Aldara User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Summita
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2022

For Human Papilloma Virus "I contracted HPV almost 2 years ago had no symptoms and in the last few months noticed I had a rather significant cluster of warts almost pop up out of nowhere around my anus and a few on the skin between anus and vagina. I called the doc and they gave me a script to apply 3x a week at bedtime then rinse off in the AM. So far I’m on my 4th application (beginning of week 2) and I’m starting to have some localized symptoms. I noticed from the first application the following morning before showering the warts were swollen, not painful or itchy, just swollen, and it seemed the following day after applying I was having some mild lower back pain, related/ not related, not sure. At this point my only other symptom that just started after my 4th application is itching and some pain/irritation at the site. I’ve been applying Vaseline to help with the irritation. But I’m continuing on because a guess that’s a reaction to the medication working and hopeful this will be a memory soon."

• David
• December 4, 2020

For Human Papilloma Virus "Outbreak of multiple GW around my anus. Struggling to cope with this. Have now been using Aldara for 3 weeks - 8 applications. Don't feel any particular side effects other than area a bit tender and sometimes a bit of an itch. Unfortunately I don't feel there has been any difference and I'm concerned it might be getting worse. I will persevere and I'm seeing the Dr again next week. As yet not the miracle treatment I was hoping for."

• bean
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 27, 2019

For Human Papilloma Virus "Used the Aldara for genital warts, three times a week, and all was well at first. Wart size was beginning to decrease, and after a couple months, I started BURNING down there. Looked only to see how swollen and red it was. Not using it again"

• Geoff
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2021

For Human Papilloma Virus "Saw the gp about small bumps on my butt. He said they were warts and put dcp on them. They went after 6 weeks but came back. Then I used Aldara after seeing a dermatologist. The aldara will cause pain and bleeding after a while but just keep at it for a few months and the warts will go. They have not come back and the dermo said they are unlikely to return. The virus supposedly leaves your body after a while so don’t worry about it. The pain and bleeding is annoying but better than having warts on my genitals."

• Oshik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2021

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "I have had several BCC's surgically removed, including one on my chest which caused keloid scarring. When another BCC presented next to the excision site on my chest the doctor decided that Aldara cream would be worth trying. Side effects mentioned were slight flu like symptoms. I was told it works off your immune system and should have done my research at that point. Initially I developed slight flu-like symptoms, enlarged lymph nodes and the site scabbed as was meant to. After two weeks I developed a severe body rash, extreme abdominal pain and felt generally very unwell. The doctor advised to stop usage and obtain steroidal cream for the rash - there was no advice for the other symptoms. I visited my naturopath who was horrified I'd been prescribed this drug as I had recently had Ross River Fever and was immunocompromised. The abdominal pain turned out to be leaky gut syndrome and took months to resolve. DO NOT take this drug if your immune system is in ANY way compromised."

• Albert
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2021

For Human Papilloma Virus "Used this Aldara cream on my penis for HPV condylomes. Worked great for what it had to do, one week and there was nothing anymore. However, I felt important systemic effects on me, like I went through depression, had great anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, very poor concentration and complete absence of motivation even days after stopping the treatment."

• Zandi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2021

For Human Papilloma Virus "I've had genital warts for the past 5 months, all the remedies I got online never worked, the apple cider vinegar would only work as I'm using it but once I stopped they come back and continue to spread. I went and got a prescription for Aldara, trust me I only applied once and my warts were completely gone. I was advised to apply once every 2nd day of the week and but I was shocked at how quick that was, I'm continuing to use it just for the duration as I was told. I completely recommend aldara cream it works wonders and you’ll get your sex MOJO back!"

• Barchit
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2022

For Human Papilloma Virus "I got diagnosed with genital warts a few weeks ago. My doctor recommended Aldara. I thought the cost was unbearable for me but I had to try it out as I had been told it's the best you can have for sensitive areas. I applied as the doctor had recommended ensuring I maintained cleanliness down there to avoid infection. I had really bad reaction to it (sores, itching , inflammation and pain) but I knew I wanted to clear the warts. By the second week, the small warts had cleared and now I'm only dealing with the warts on my labia minora. This cream is doing wonders. I'd thought my life of intimacy had come to an end but now I'm hopeful to also clear the virus."

• Haven...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 21, 2023

For Human Papilloma Virus "16 years ago I used Aldara for a single wart. I used the cream and yes it burnt like hell. The cream worked and i didn’t have anything for 15 years. I thought my immune system had kicked this virus to the kerb. Last year my sister was diagnosed terminal cancer and I’m guessing the stress from that weakened my immune system and bang I got another wart. I treated this same way and it’s been gone now nearly 6 months but my bottom is itchy a lot I think from where the cream burnt my skin. If it ever comes back I will use an ear bud and make sure I use minimal and will try to protect my skin near by."

• Petedk
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2022

For Human Papilloma Virus "Have been using Aldara for the past 3 weeks and it is finally starting to work. Had a cluster of warts on bottom side of my penis head (under foreskin), that has been ruining my sex-life for years. I honestly never thought I would get rid of them. After 3 weeks of use, the warts are now 60% gone and I can see improvements each day. First 2 weeks I saw no change, so stick with it! It does work! I have only had minor side-effects. But I also only applied a very little amount and ONLY on the warts. VERY happy with the results!"

• Henny
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 2, 2018

For Human Papilloma Virus "Was on this for months. Two warts on the penis tip cleared very well, but came back as soon as treatment was paused. Other warts on the shaft, foreskin, under the foreskin shrunk in size during treatment but never cleared. The cream caused a lot of burning sensations on the skin and was very uncomfortable. The foreskin became weak and lost some elasticity during treatment and as a result broke several times during washing. By contrast, Podophyllotoxin cleared almost all warts in about three weeks (many of them later reappeared though) and while causing some degree of discomfort it wasn't comparable to Aldara."

• Anonymous
• May 31, 2022

For Condylomata Acuminata "So far a bit side effects on me. Now I used aldara cream for 2 weeks and my anal warts are going hopefully they all cleared after 4 weeks. The side effects on me when my first week of using Aldara is very itchy and a bit dizzy I take all this for the sake of my anus. I have so many warts in my anus when I started Aldara and its really works. Thank you Aldara cream"

• Crumpet
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 10, 2022

For Human Papilloma Virus "This treatment regimen was a real test of endurance. I used this to treat some small warts around the anus and the groin, which appeared after I had a large wart in the groin removed through surgery. This treatment was really tough going and only really started to work after 11 weeks. To be honest, I thought it work sooner if it was going to work and also because I had a lot of inflammation, weeping and rawness. I also bled quite a bit and had to repeatedly stop the treatment. I got to about 14 weeks before I had to quit because I wasn’t healing anymore and the pain was too much but after a few weeks of stopping, I am pretty much back to normal, which I honestly never thought would happen especially as treatment caused one of my small warts to get quite swollen. Because of location, it was difficult to be sparing with application, which probably contributed to symptoms. I used one sachet per week and kept in a zip lock bag in the fridge because its not cheap and this worked for me."

• Charl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2021

For Human Papilloma Virus "I had genital warts and my gynecologist said to use aldara 3 times per week. Let me just say this cream is not pleasant at all. It causes mild itching and discharge sometimes and gave me a sore, but the worst thing is I experience aches and fatigue. After one week, I thought it was not working but after 2 weeks, the warts have almost flattened and i can see improvement. My advice is really only use it 3 times per week, a thin layer, the next day just start taking panadol and continue with it. Try not to mess it up by picking on the warts. It will get better, it is just very unpleasant"

• dana
• September 21, 2009

For Human Papilloma Virus "You've to try it to believe it. I had genital warts (HPV) and with Aldara I'm wart-free for 2 years."

• Alpha
• June 29, 2009

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "Works very well. Some slight scarring."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2018

For Human Papilloma Virus "Used this cream every day for a week, had no side effects and the warts are now completely gone! Didn’t have a large outbreak to begin with, but the cream really did wonders- fast."

• Hopef...
• October 20, 2016

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "The side effects are terrible and caused diarrhea for months! This can be a dangerous drug. I went to doctor after doctor, colonoscopy, etc. I figured it out myself, finally."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2015

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "This is awful, the burning is terrible! !"

• Anonymous
• November 2, 2009

For Keratosis "Possible side effect: Lower backache, muscular fatigue."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 9, 2013

For Keratosis "Best medicine, the only treatment that worked on the dots on my arms that I suffered with for years. Just really expensive."

• Jeane...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2019

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "I have used Aldara for a few days on my BCC and the results are incredible"

• Cat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2017

For Human Papilloma Virus "WORKS FAST! You can see changes already in three days after 1 sachet! I'm amazed by this product! But I suggest once everything is cleared up already, get HPV injected so you're protected!"

• Dan
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 12, 2019

For Condylomata Acuminata "Aldara works, takes time and the side effects can be heavy. Mild depression, lethargy, hypertension, brain fog and headaches but persevere with it for results."

• Kenny...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2015

For Human Papilloma Virus "Small warts on penis - gone within a week. Side effects: redness, slightly itchy, slightly tighter foreskin. Try allergy medicines to ease itching. "