Protopic and Headaches: What Users Say

• Yaz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2019

For Atopic Dermatitis "I suffered a very bad reaction. I used Protopic only for a few days and suffered unbearable burning sensations in my eyes and around. I felt like my face was burning and tried everything to cool down, from rosewater, ice, and also took several cold showers, it made no difference! My eyes were continuously watery and sore. I also suffered headaches. I immediately stopped the medication yesterday, I'm still suffering."

• Pan...
• June 28, 2020

For Perioral Dermatitis "I was prescribed Protopic for mild seborrheic dermatitis only on the left side of my face. When I first used it, it didn’t bring redness or a burning sensation straight away. The burning started within 24 hours, and it was intense. I felt my face burning for a long time, but I persisted in using it the next days, thinking that the side effects would eventually go away. It brought me almost all the side effects: burning eyes, runny nose, headache the first few days. The redness and burning was after every application every single day. I was feeling my skin really sensitive and warm and was flushing bright red every single day even when I didn’t have it on. (I was using it only at night). I used it for 7 days with intense side effects, and I decided to stop it. It decreased the peeling of the scales, but rather than that, it made my skin fragile in the areas I applied it. I don’t recommend Protopic for those with sensitive skin like me, and I will definitely not use it again."

• ato...
• February 28, 2013

For Atopic Dermatitis "I started using Protopic on Dec. 1st and alternating it with Desoximetasone per my doctor's orders. At first, the dermatitis cleared up on my hands (that would crack and bleed, and then the skin would get hard and peel off, and once it peeled off, the new skin was very tender and there was a lot of pain. Once I started using Protopic-the condition seemed to clear up 90% but never 100%-well, here it is Feb. 28th, and I have spent the entire week since Sunday in bed. I have every side effect listed-my hands itch like crazy, have a headache (worst I have ever had), my flu-like symptoms are the chills, runny nose (have gone through 2 boxes of Kleenex), sore throat. Hurts to swallow, muscle pains. Absolutely no energy/unusual tiredness."

• BBa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2019

For Perioral Dermatitis "Developed perioral dermatitis because of topical steroid use on my face. I have had 20 years of experience with eczema. I only use SLS-free facial and body products, so I have maintained good skin habits for a long time. Moisture is key. There are many brands that help tremendously with the condition. Stop using steroids on your face right now if you are. I went to see my dermatologist, who prescribed Protopic and antibiotics, combined with emollient use and Rupanase antihistamine. I was expecting severe burning as per reviews, but honestly only a few headaches and slight tingling all over. I know it is early days, but really just see your dermatologist. The price is just quite high, but what is the comfort of your skin worth if it works well? Keep moisturizing and cleansing with the correct products every day."