Aldara for Human Papilloma Virus User Reviews (Page 3)

• alexs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2020

"2 small and flat warts appeared on my penis 8 months ago and doctor prescribed Aldara. It caused redness, fatigue and time to time fever. But I continued using it as warts were so annoying and made me feel miserable. After 3 months, the warts disappeared but left a small scar. After a month, the warts appeared again and as last resort I started to use aldara again. This time warts disappeared after 2 months and but the scars became a bit worse. Just hoping that it was the last time I used aldara. Wishing you all hpv-free days..."

• Horri...
• February 6, 2017

"I had a wart on my penis which the doctor froze and it disappeared. Later I noticed I had some warts around my anus. I went to the doctor, mortified, and was prescribed with Aldara cream. I used it as prescribed, three times and noticed some pain after the first week but didn't think much of it. I went back to the doctor for a check up and I was prescribed further Aldara cream. The pain after was agony. I had headaches and chemical burning to the point that I couldn't sit down for days. I stopped using the cream and bathed in Epsom Salt and used Aloe Vera. Subsequently I have continued to bathe in Epsom Salt and used Tee-Tree Oil. Although slow it works. Do NOT use Aldara Cream if you can avoid it, natural remedies are better and no pain!"

• Gano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2018

"It’s day ten and I have used aldara continuously in the first four days and stopped at the fifth day because the pain was unbearable and wanted to take a break. The burning urination was still there along the itchiness, white discharge and burning sensation overall. Pain started to ease on day 8 and I had sex and didn’t feel any discomfort (just embarrassment lol). Today I took a look at my vagina and I was happy to see that most of my GWs were either completely gone or has gotten smaller. I applied aldara again since I have no pain or discomfort and will continue to take it. Again, hope this works and will keep you updated. G."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2018

"After using it for 2 days I noticed my warts shrinking and thought hell yeah! By the end of the week I can’t sleep because the small amount I’m putting in has burnt my penis and it’s swollen and very red! It’s now been 3 weeks after stopped using the product and I still can’t touch my penis and pull back the skin without it bring me to tears! The Pain is unbelievable and will never forget it. Just walking around with underwear on hurts Cos it rubs."

• sue
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 27, 2018

"Been using to treat HPV vaginally 3 times a week for 6 weeks with a few short breaks needed in between for discomfort to ease. Developed fluid in my ears immediately, but I cannot be sure whether or not it's a side effect from the cream. Have experienced occasional elevated temps as high as 103+ and vertigo. Also extreme fatigue. This is all very unlike me. The fluid in my ear doesn't seem to want to go away after 2 different antibiotics and chiropractic adjustments to allow the fluid to drain."

• Hkgirl
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2015

"I found that I had some warts over my vagina two months ago, they looked bad and big. I was scared and I started to use this cream. I didn't see any result at the first treatment and I didn't have any side effect, it was really discourage. So the second treatment, I used this cream with salicylic acid on my warts. It burned my vagina like a crazy when I was using the acid, but it works! I applied the acid 3 times a day and used this cream at night. The warts started getting small and after a month, and appeared some side effect like itching like a crazy at night but they were completely gone in a month ! And now, there are no any warts on my vagina and I'm watching will the warts come back in this 3 months."

• Unluc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2021

"I thought I would share my experience with this cream. Used for 4 weeks. First 2 weeks I had heavy discharge and felt a bit uncomfortable. The third week the redness, headaches, sore throat, night sweats started. By the end of 4th week my vagina was unrecognisable. I had open sores which had to be swabbed for herpes (negative) so I had to stop using it. I don't think I could continue any longer anyway. I do admit I was using too much by the 4th week as it wasn't working at all and I was becoming desperate. So stupidly the bad reaction was my fault. But no cream that has this effect should be put near that area."

• Booe
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2020

"Tomorrow will be my 4th day of using aldara. I had extreme body aches, headaches and horrible nausea, whole doing my research I found that Aldara Has this side effect but I do also have a bladder infection (not related) my vagina is extremely red, swollen, itchy and it looks as if my skin is melting. Let me not even get STARTED on the burning when I pee, bear in mind I have a bladder infection so my urine is VERY concentrated so it burns so bad!! My warts are going down and I only take it every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Skipping the weekend. My treatment should last 4 weeks but this pain is worse than a bad case of thrush. I hope it gets rid of all of my warts"

• Jake
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 5, 2021

"Was diagnosed with 9 genital warts last year January even though I have never had unprotected sex before. I was advised not to worry about it, as my immune system will fight them off. However, I decided to purchase Aldara, which cleared 50 percent of warts without reoccurrence. I was not happy with it because Aldara is freaking expensive and I expected it to be effective. Moving on, I was asked to see a specialist. I was told I could opt for surgery which is 90% effective and the best treatment. So I did the surgery just recently and I'm now wart-free. The surgery is painless once prescribed with local anesthesia compared to Aldara which felt like being burnt down there. I will just advise anyone reading this if you have the funds or insurance, go for surgery or electrocautery. Stop wasting money on Aldara, however, Aldara may be effective for some people."

• Guksi...
• November 3, 2016

"Having genital warts is the worst thing ever for me. It's amazing for you guys who are now free from them. I don't know why some of you were advised to apply it 3 times a week. My doctor said I must apply it only once a week at night, which I think will take long for me to heal! When I applied it for the first time i didn't feel anything just felt as if was applying lotion down there. I think I'll apply it 3 times in a week because seems like they are spreading fast. Thank'yall for Sharing your experiences."

• Seamus
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2020

"Was prescribed Aldara to treat two genital warts. One large and one small. I had read a few reviews and was a little worried about using it would be worth the pain. Just over three weeks in and the smaller one is completely gone and the skin is almost healed apart from a little redness, the other has almost disappeared. No real noticeable side effects. Felt a little run down one or two days but it is December. I was quite aware of the area in that there was some slight discomfort and the occasional itch, but nothing close to pain. The skin itself did get quite red and there was some dry skin. But nothing major. If it helps I was very careful not to spread the cream onto any particularly sensitive areas. Was very careful about washing both before and after and have been taking a good multivitamin. Overall I'd say a very positive experience."

• Nickn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2020

"I’ve had this applied in two batches now and it doesn’t seem to have any effect at all on my warts. I’ve gotten a few side effects of itchy skin on my scrotum but overall a little disappointed. Diet isn’t bad but also not great so wondering if that is influencing the outcome too."

• AMC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 27, 2021

"I decided to landscape my nether region for the first time in a long time around 10 weeks ago and discovered a couple of GW on my perineum, introitus, and vestibule. I was devastated. I have been celibate for over 3 years, so I know I contracted it more than 3 years ago. I got my first gardasil 9 vaccine and started treatment with Condylox for 4 weeks the warts decreased in size but nothing significant. I got my second gardasil 9 shot and decided to try Aldara. For the first 5 weeks I noticed nothing except for INTENSE ITCHING and BURNING after the 2nd week. I began doing an apple cider vinegar bath before the treatment (to soften the hard warts) and now I am on week 6, about to start week 7 and all of the warts have started to shrink (tiny tiny) and are almost all gone. Jesus and Lidocaine 5% have helped me get through this treatment. Aldara feels after week 2, like my absolute worst yeast infection multiplied by 1000."

• Rai
• August 9, 2018

"I had anal warts last year, I thought it was just a bump and it would disappear in no time. But it was growing bigger instead. Then I knew it was anal warts, so I searched for the remedy. I've tried so many treatment but nothing works. I've tried ACV (apple cidar vinegar) the warts disappeared but somehow it went back. Then I came to aldara. I used it 1 sachet for a week. And thens nothing happen for about 3 weeks, then I see the change in the 4th week. The warts are shrinking slowly. I stopped the treatment in the 9th week. Now my warts are completely gone. Glad that I didn't get the side effect, just flu symptom for just weeks and I didn't get any burns or itchy in the warts area. But this is the 5th months after I stopped the treatment, I feel my anus isn't as elastic as before, I often feel little bit pain "

• Ibi
• June 27, 2015

"Just started with Aldara, I had 8 small tiny GW cauterized , now I am clear and no GW to be noticed. My doctor instructed my to apply Aldara if I think that a new wart is appearing and I did apply for the 1st time today. Hopefully this stuff works well."

• Medic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2016

"About a year and a half ago I went into the doctor for what they called a uti, that then later was a yeast infection. this went on for months until I couldn't take it. They finally tested me which later was actually chlamydia. Finally a real diagnosis. During this time my vagina was very swollen and I had a spot that's been there for some time. I thought it was a scar as it had never changed but during the swollen period this spot seemed bigger. I've asked several doctors about this spot over time. None were worried. The other day I went into the doctor to have to have it checked she first told me it was a cyst. Now she says it is Genital warts. I went to get a second opinion they confirmed. I've had diarrhea and some upper respiratory problems"

• cbella
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2022

"The medication has definitely shrunken the size of my warts, even made most of them disappear. BE VERY CAUTIOUS when applying this, only apply to the actual wart not the skin around the wart. it will cause extreme blistering and pain if its on healthy skin for too long. if that happens, stop treatment til the blistering goes away and apply a smaller amount directly onto the wart with a q tip."

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

"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

"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

"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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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

"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."