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Polidocanol User Reviews & Ratings

Brand names: Asclera, Varithena

Polidocanol has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 4 reviews on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 25% reported a negative experience.

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Varicose Veins
5.3
 4 reviews for Varicose Veins 6 medications

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  • KAD...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 6, 2024

Polidocanol for Varicose Veins "Procedure was simple, painless, and completed in 5 minutes. A tubular bandage is applied for additional compression under the support hose. I seem to have distinct itching all over after the procedure. It's been over 24 hours, and the itching is still uncomfortable. Decided to take some Benadryl."

7 / 10
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  • aus...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 10, 2016

For Varicose Veins "I was having the venous closure procedure done, and when the doctor injected the medicine, I immediately felt my heart rate increase, and I felt light-headed. I also had chills. My blood pressure went up to 169/98 and normally runs around 110/70. Also, a week later, I developed a blood clot in my leg."

5 / 10
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  • Que...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 9, 2016

For Varicose Veins "The technician had injected about four syringes into the spider veins on my two legs when I suddenly felt very nauseous and sick. He stopped treatment immediately and put a blood pressure cuff on me. I also drank some water. The nauseous feeling quickly left me, but then I just felt very weak and generally ill. The technician was excellent, as he stayed with me the entire time until he was sure I was feeling OK. My blood pressure had spiked to 160/122 from my intake figures of 123/82. He continued to take my blood pressure every 5 to 10 minutes until it had fallen below 150 and was continually heading downward. He also commented on my color, and when I looked 'normal' again, he felt it was OK for me to leave. At that point, I also began to feel like myself again, though I was fairly exhausted and felt tired after the experience. This exhaustion lasted for about six hours after the last injection before finally leaving me."

2 / 10
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  • Jan...
  • February 19, 2025

For Varicose Veins "I had a reaction to polidocanol during a radiofrequency ablation. I felt light-headed, like I was going to faint, and my blood pressure went up to 160/99, which usually is in the 110/70 range. I also developed severe chills. After I was discharged, my blood pressure continued to stay elevated for several hours. I developed a blood clot in my thigh 2 weeks after the procedure."

7 / 10
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