Aldara

Aldara USES: This medication is used for external genital and external anal warts (or condyloma).

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Aldara Uses This medication is used for external genital and external anal warts (or condyloma). Notes Expect gradual improvement, with some redness occurring. New warts may develop during treatments as this drug is not a cure. Do not share this medication with others. Storage Store at room temperature below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Avoid freezing. Photos Aldara 5 aldara-x.jpg Aldara (imiquimod topical) 5% How To Use HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: Wash hands before and after use. Rub a thin layer to affected wart area, usually 3 times weekly at bedtime. Use externally only and leave on the skin for 6-10 hours. This drug is packaged in a single use packet and should only be used once. Do not use any leftover cream from an opened pouch. Do not cover warts with bandages or other closed dressings. After the 6-10 hour period, remove the cream by washing the area with mild soap and water. Follow MD instructions exactly and complete your prescribed treatment which is normally until the warts are gone or for a (usual) maximum of 16 weeks. Learn proper use techniques. Side Effects Usually the skin reactions that occur are mild or moderate. Redness, skin erosion (wearing away), flaking, swelling, itching/burning or scabbing might occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Should a severe skin reaction occur, remove the medication by washing the area with mild soap and water and promptly contact your doctor. Report promptly any flu-type symptoms (e.g., fever, muscle aches) or rash if they occur while using this medication. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of any allergies (including drug allergies), previous drug or surgical treatment of the genital or anal wart area or any skin conditions. Sexual contact should be avoided while the drug is on the skin. This medication may weaken condoms and vaginal diaphragms. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this drug. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into human milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Caution is advised using this drug in persons under 18 years of age. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you use. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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Latest opinions Results: 1-5 of 7 Page 1 / 2 << First 1 2 Last >> Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 19 Location: texas Time Taken: 1 months Reason: for gw Date: 27 November 2010 Side Effects have had mild itching and some vaginal discharege and odor Additional Thoughts I like the product cause I was diagnosed with two small warts and I have seen the diffrence and the reduction but it's been a month and none have grown back but their not gone either Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 38 Location: toronto Time Taken: 6 weeks days Reason: warts Date: 14 June 2010 Side Effects muscle aches occurring in upper legs, back, shoulder. painful itching, headache, dry mouth, Additional Thoughts no change in warts after 6 weeks Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 37 Time Taken: 6 weeks days Reason: Peri-anal warts Date: 22 October 2009 Side Effects Severe itching and skin inflammation. Couldn't help but scratch and warts were 'seeded' to inflammed skin. Now the problem is worse!! Additional Thoughts Aldara is pathetic. Hyper-expensive and in my case made the problem worse. I'll never recommend it. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 22 Time Taken: 1.5 months Reason: genital warts Date: 7 October 2009 Side Effects I have been using aldara for a little over a month now. I haven't had any pain, a little itching, but I'm not sure if it is right for me. Some of the warts have gotten smaller, but none have completely gone away :-( Additional Thoughts Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 21 Time Taken: 1 months Reason: Genital Warts Date: 30 May 2009 Side Effects BURNING! painful when peeing, but so uncomfortable! Additional Thoughts I started on a different liquid which worked better but then my gyno switched me to aldara, it definitely cleared up and now i only have a few left on the lower opening of my vagina. I havent taken it in a month and started back this week I am supposed to continue for 6 weeks but it hurts so bad it itches so bad i cannot sleep at all. I dont know what to do. This sucks

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