Rhofade and Pain: What Users Say

• PKa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2018

For Rosacea "DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!!!! I was prescribed Rhofade for mild rosacea and facial redness. I was very open-minded and excited to try this product. After 4 days of use, my face has broken out with pustules, severe inflammation, and is fire engine red. It is itchy and painful at the same time. Nothing seems to give me relief. Just in time for Christmas too. I am absolutely furious this product is on the market and being recommended."

• JBa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2019

For Rosacea "DO NOT USE RHOFADE! I was switched to this from Mirvaso because my insurance would cover it. I needed a rosacea medication for severe and persistent flushing. I used this ONCE and believe I may have permanent nerve damage. I applied a small amount to both cheeks and within hours experienced severe pain and tingling like a blowtorch was on my face. I had tingling for weeks and a month later I feel like there is permanent sensation damage. This drug is HARMFUL! I reported it to Allergan, and they are unconcerned, and I can't even get my $50 co-pay back. If you need something for your cheeks, try Mirvaso."

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2019

For Rosacea "I used Rhofade for my rosacea for 5 days. It seemed to be helping, but my face started hurting like I was bruised all over. I started getting painful burning and swelling all over my face starting day 6. I haven't used it today, being day 7, but my face is still bright red and swollen with bumps all over. I've never seen this much constant swelling and redness in my 10 years of menopause. This really hurts, and I'm on vacation, so I don't know what to do. Even my eyes are burning."

• Ire...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 24, 2020

For Rosacea "I have used Rhofade off and on for a couple of years. Sometimes it helps, and sometimes it seems to make the redness worse. If I apply it when I'm just beginning to feel the redness or flush come on, then it seems to work the best. I bought it with coupons the first time. This year, my insurance will pay for it, but just for four tubes for the one year. I'm not sure what I will do after that. Stress definitely brings these rosacea attacks on, and so I have been using meditation techniques, which do help. I had mild rosacea most of my life, but it really kicked in after I was hospitalized with a serious gastrointestinal bacterial infection several years ago. My rosacea is not only red, but my face, especially my cheeks, feel sore and very hot when I'm having a bad attack. Sometimes it is just one cheek. During the night, it will often clear up on its own. I've had periods of time, like a couple of months, where I never even think about it. It really is a strange affliction."

• Mar...
• April 26, 2018

For Rosacea "Awful experience!! I've been on Accutane for about 4.5 months and was diagnosed with mild rosacea a long time ago. I tried a sample of Rhofade ONCE, and after 3 hours, I felt it was the best thing on earth. My redness was completely gone, but the next day, when the effect was over, my rosacea got really worse than ever before. It's irritated, bright, and spread redness with pain. Please, if you are considering Rhofade, try in a really small spot on your face first. I'm still suffering from that side effect and don't really know what to do to relieve my redness."

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 6, 2023

For Rosacea "This drug worked wonders for me. I have redness, but most impactful is the burning facial pain that comes on its own or in combination with a flare of redness. Rhofade has made a huge difference in the pain and burning sensations for me. I still get red with certain triggers, but much less and with far fewer pain/burning instances."

• Seb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 25, 2020

For Rosacea "Just tell me when the rebound will stop. My face is on fire, and I have red bumps that hurt - has been for five days and only used Rhofade for a week! Help me, I’m so depressed. My skin is ruined."