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Eflornithine topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Brand names: Vaniqa, Florexa

Eflornithine topical has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 117 reviews on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 23% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Eflornithine topical

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  • Blu...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 23, 2017

Eflornithine topical for Hirsutism "Not sure if it's working either, following directions for how much it is. I used to do electrolysis, which didn't do much either; she said not to pluck because it would reopen the now cauterized blood supply for the hair follicle; but I don't know if I should pluck for the cream to get to the follicle? I also have to apply it to my 'happy trail' and around my nipples; my doctor said it's okay to use there. I'm applying rubbing alcohol to clean it better?? Also, I apply it to my beard minus rubbing alcohol, so I have to be very sparing with it. I also tried for a rebate, not fair, not covered by insurance... coupon ideas anyone? Are there generics, and do they work?"

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  • Lin...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 13, 2023

Eflornithine topical "Vaniqa has been amazing at slowing my facial hair growth. My first tube was six months ago that, with discounts, cost $50, still high but worth it for me. But the second prescription is $180 as discounts are no longer available. But my main question is, has anyone else noticed the hair on their head also thinning? I can easily see my scalp on the left side of my head. And if Vaniqa is not to blame, are any discounts still working for anyone in the US, or is there a pharmacy outside of the US to fill cheaper?"

9 / 10
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  • Jhm...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 25, 2024

Eflornithine topical for Hirsutism "I was lucky enough to get this on prescription from an NHS dermatologist. It began working within a very short time. Hair is a lot less, finer, and not so noticeable. Every few weeks, hair seems to increase slightly, but I think that is due to hair's natural cycle as it grows. I am very pleased with this cream and will continue to purchase it myself. The tube lasts about 10 weeks."

10 / 10
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  • May 11, 2021

Eflornithine topical for Hirsutism "I have not bought this due to being really expensive. I was lucky enough and asked my sister if she could get it for me in Germany. Her doctor gave her the prescription and bought it for only $9. I will be receiving it in a week and can’t wait to start using it."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 16, 2016

Eflornithine topical for Hirsutism "Wow, this cream works. I have PCOS, and after years of plucking every day, as the hair was so bad, my doctor prescribed Vaniqa. The difference is very noticeable after under 2 months."

10 / 10
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  • April 12, 2016

Eflornithine topical for Hirsutism "I take Seroxat/Paxil for depression. When I started to use Vaniqa, it worked for hairs, but I didn't realize that it was making me very depressed! Be careful."

1 / 10
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  • New...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • June 11, 2019

Eflornithine topical for Hirsutism "Vaniqa worked great for a few years. Recently, there was a long period (months) when you couldn't get it. Now it's back, but it doesn't work as well. Very disappointed."

4 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • May 21, 2020

Eflornithine topical for Hirsutism "Worked well until the shortage! Totally non-effective now! I’m going back to the generic I used while it was not available."

1 / 10
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  • Bon...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • December 29, 2020

Eflornithine topical for Hirsutism "Worked on facial hair, however, I also started to have heavy fallout from the hair on my head. It may have been coincidental, but it was enough to make me stop using the cream."

2 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • April 27, 2011

Eflornithine topical "Only started using a couple of days ago, and I can already notice a difference. Luckily, it's covered on our NHS."

10 / 10
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  • Tan...
  • April 2, 2020

Eflornithine topical for Hirsutism "Tried Vaniqa for the hairs on my chin and am absolutely dissatisfied! Very expensive, but no results! What more can I say? I’m angry that my dermatologist prescribed it."

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  • wak...
  • December 31, 2015

Eflornithine topical for Hirsutism "For me, it doesn't work, not even in one single hair of my face, darker or lighter. I'm using it for one month and a half, and no results till now. What a waste of money."

1 / 10
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  • Tis...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • March 30, 2019

For Hirsutism "This medication used to work great, however, it went off the market for a while, and now that it’s back, I have found it to be much, much weaker. Very disappointed since it used to work great!"

3 / 10
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  • Dac...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 9, 2017

Eflornithine topical for Hirsutism "Because of PCOS, my chin hairs were getting to the point they were dark and long, and I swear if I didn't pluck every other day, I would have a full beard."

8 / 10
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  • Sha...
  • January 12, 2023

Eflornithine topical for Hirsutism "I was one of the people who found no benefit after 8+ weeks. I knew that only 1 in 3 seem to see a reduction in hair growth."

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  • lon...
  • February 14, 2019

Eflornithine topical for Hirsutism "I just started using this less than a week ago, it is covered under my insurance. I hope it works for me. I've had unwanted chin hair growth for over 30 years, and it was hard for me."

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  • Anonymous
  • November 29, 2017

Eflornithine topical for Hirsutism "I am using this cream for 4 weeks, but I haven't seen any difference. Need to check a few more days for results, I guess."

4 / 10
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