Aldara User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Doc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2021

For Human Papilloma Virus "I strongly recommend everyone research AHCC (Active Hexose Correlate Compound), which is a potent shiitake mushroom extract. It has been shown to boost the immune system to a level where it completely eradicated the papilloma virus in lab mice and has been used in clinical trials on people. It is perfectly safe, and it works. Do your research, then help yourself. :) Peace."

• Sue...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2019

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "I have been using Aldara for 5 and a half weeks, on a BCC that was scraped off. Strangely, nothing has happened, I have applied it as recommended, but there is nothing (except the scar from the scraping) to show for it! Money not well spent!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2019

For Human Papilloma Virus "I'll use Aldara 3 times a week. I recently used it for the 2nd time, and warts on my penis already started shrinking, some are gone too. I didn't experience any side effects so far, but I got mild flu-like symptoms. Expensive medicine, but definitely useful, very quick to effect."

• Gan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2018

For Human Papilloma Virus "It’s day ten, and I have used Aldara continuously in the first four days and stopped on the fifth day because the pain was unbearable and I wanted to take a break. The burning urination was still there, along with the itchiness, white discharge, and burning sensation overall. Pain started to ease on day eight, 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 had 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."

• Tod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2021

For Human Papilloma Virus "I was prescribed Aldara for genital warts. I applied it, no problems, however, after about a week, I started getting burns, growths, and bleeding. I thought nothing of it. I kept applying it, some of that calmed down, then getting worse in other parts. I’ve stopped applying it now. My penis is burned, skin and discharge. It hurts when I urinate or when I pull back my foreskin, it stings to touch. I don’t know if anyone else has experienced this?"

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

For Human Papilloma Virus "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 since I stopped using the product, and I still can’t touch my penis and pull back the skin without it bringing me to tears! The pain is unbelievable, and I will never forget it. Just walking around with underwear on hurts because it rubs."

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

For Human Papilloma Virus "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."

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

For Human Papilloma Virus "Was diagnosed with 9 genital warts last 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 the warts without recurrence. 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 percent 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."

• jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 18, 2019

For Human Papilloma Virus "4 weeks in and only one wart has shrunk. Most have stayed the same, and I have actually had lots more warts appear despite taking really good care of myself. The side effects are horrific - I have red, raw patches that feel like blisters and burns on my inner labia, which is odd because I've not applied the cream there and have no warts there! It is difficult to sleep at night because of the pain and itching. I've used Warticon in the past and had a much better experience - Aldara feels like I'm just putting acid on my genitals without any reward or success!"

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

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

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2021

For Human Papilloma Virus "I was exposed to a lying partner. After we had sex, I developed a wart 30 days later. One month later, I was given Aldara. I was prescribed three nights a week for six weeks, but my warts came off after two applications. I continued the medication as my paranoia of HPV—naively—was greater than the damage Aldara could cause. At week three, I had ulcers on my vulva and severe erosion. My doctor told me to stop the medicine. Nobody warned me that dormant autoimmune diseases can be set off permanently by the medicine. I now have lichen planus on my vulva for the rest of my life. Do not take this medicine, allow your body to naturally fight off the warts! That is what I wish I had known then."

• Osh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2021

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "I have had several BCCs surgically removed, including one on my chest, which caused keloid scarring. When another BCC presented next to the excision site on my chest, the doctor decided that Aldara cream would be worth trying. Side effects mentioned were slight flu-like symptoms. I was told it works off your immune system and should have done my research at that point. Initially, I developed slight flu-like symptoms, enlarged lymph nodes, and the site scabbed as was meant to. After two weeks, I developed a severe body rash, extreme abdominal pain, and felt generally very unwell. The doctor advised to stop usage and obtain steroidal cream for the rash-there was no advice for the other symptoms. I visited my naturopath, who was horrified I'd been prescribed this drug, as I had recently had Ross River Fever and was immunocompromised. The abdominal pain turned out to be leaky gut syndrome and took months to resolve. DO NOT take this drug if your immune system is in ANY way compromised."

• Sea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2020

For Human Papilloma Virus "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."

• Bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 13, 2020

For Condylomata Acuminata "Been struggling with 2 anal warts since the beginning of 2020, one big and the other small. Been using podophyllin to burn the warts, but they kept coming back. Recently, I started using Aldara, and within 2 weeks of using it (8 applications), both warts disappeared. I couldn't believe it. I didn't have major side effects, just minor itching some days, but nothing bad. The cream does work. I just hope the results will last longer and not have warts back any time soon."

• Sum...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2022

For Human Papilloma Virus "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 I guess that’s a reaction to the medication working and hopeful this will be a memory soon."

• Guk...
• November 3, 2016

For Human Papilloma Virus "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 three 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 I was applying lotion down there. I think I'll apply it three times a week because it seems like they are spreading fast. Thank you all for sharing your experiences."

• Boo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2020

For Human Papilloma Virus "Tomorrow will be my 4th day of using Aldara. I had extreme body aches, headaches, and horrible nausea. While 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."

• Rai...
• August 9, 2018

For Human Papilloma Virus "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 treatments, but nothing works. I've tried ACV (apple cider vinegar), the warts disappeared, but somehow they came back. Then I came to Aldara. I used one sachet for a week. And then nothing happened for about three weeks, then I saw the change in the fourth week. The warts are shrinking slowly. I stopped the treatment in the ninth week. Now my warts are completely gone. Glad that I didn't get side effects, just flu symptoms for a few weeks, and I didn't get any burns or itching in the warts area. But this is the fifth month after I stopped the treatment, I feel my anus isn't as elastic as before. I often feel a little bit of pain."

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

For Human Papilloma Virus "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."

• Bar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2022

For Human Papilloma Virus "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 a 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."

• cbe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2022

For Human Papilloma Virus "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 it's on healthy skin for too long. If that happens, stop treatment till the blistering goes away and apply a smaller amount directly onto the wart with a Q-tip."

• Hkg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2015

For Human Papilloma Virus "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 results after the first treatment, and I didn't have any side effects, it was really discouraging. So for the second treatment, I used this cream with salicylic acid on my warts. It burned my vagina like crazy when I was using the acid, but it works! I applied the acid three times a day and used this cream at night. The warts started getting small, and after a month, some side effects appeared, like itching like crazy at night, but they were completely gone in a month! And now, there are no warts on my vagina, and I'm watching to see if the warts come back in these three months."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2017

For Condylomata Acuminata "I'm a gay male and had developed a killer case of internal and external anal warts about 6 or 7 years ago. I thought I would never again have anal sex because my butt was just so nasty. I went to the derm, and she gave me Aldara to try. It didn't really do much. I ended up finding a wonderful proctologist who performed laser surgery on my behind. My butt is completely like new!"

• Geo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2021

For Human Papilloma Virus "Saw the GP about small bumps on my butt. He said they were warts and put DCP on them. They went away 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 are annoying, but better than having warts on my genitals."

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

For Human Papilloma Virus "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."