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hi does anyone here had success with aldara? im kind of starting that treatment recommended by the doctor. im kind of scared of the possible side effects. does anyone have advice what to expect. the doctor said it might have serious side effects. what treatments are good and what are worth it/
Posted on 08/24/09, 11:08 pm
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Reply #1 - 08/25/09  4:05am
" I am using it and had no side effects beside persistant itching. It hasn't worked as of yet but I've only been using it for about 2 months. If I were you I'd try it because side effects normally only occur with overuse. Just follow the directions and you should be fine "
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Reply #2 - 08/25/09  6:48pm
" thanks i tried it but u know what a little itchy but no too bad. i feel the warts are softer is that weird? it might be in my head but i feel they shrunk and dont feel hard. i got hope i can fight this w this cream. "
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Reply #3 - 08/30/09  11:58am
" It's not likely that the aldara has worked that quickly in you (to make them shrink already). It usually takes 6-10 wks for it to really start to "show" it's effects. I am on my third round of it(in 18 mos). I've only ever had some burning and that's after a few weeks of it. But it's livable. BYW, it is VERY likely that when you first start it you will see more warts appear or the ones you have get bigger. Don't freak out...that's suppose to happen...your body is trying to get rid of the vius...so it's trying to escape thru the warts! Also, please remember that the aldara is NOT meant for removing warts. It aids your immune system in ridding the virus from your body (and therefore the warts). "
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Reply #4 - 08/30/09  12:00pm
" oops! I meant "BTW"- by the way "
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Reply #5 - 08/31/09  7:45pm
" HEY THANKS FOR ADVICE. I AM JUST REALLY ANXIOUS TO GET RID OF THEM. DO THEY FALL OFF OR WHAT IS MY NEXT STEP TO EXPECT? IM I AM ON MY SECOND WEEK. MY AREA SUP TO LOOK DRY? DO U RECOMMEND ANOTHER WAY TO RID OF THEM. "

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