Question 1

can aldara (imiquimod) be bought over the counter?

Accepted Answer

No: Aldara (imiquimod) is not a controlled substance but requires a prescription for purchase and use.

Question 2

is it ok to continue taking metformin even if i don't have polycystic ovaries anymore? is it true it counters the effect of otc pills (weight gain)

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have Insulin resistance or even diabetes metformin is fine to take.  Some people have lost weight on metformin, perhaps due to GI side effects.  I haven't heard that it can interfere with diet pills but those can be dangerous on their own.

Question 3

any side effects of imiquimod?

Accepted Answer

Generally cutaneous: This immune modulator is used topically in treatment of warts and some skin cancers.  Can produce extremely severe skin effects, with blistering bloody lesions.  Systemic side effects include secondary fungal infections, flu-like symptoms, enlarged lymph nodes, muscle and back aches, and others.

Question 4

can i use aldara (imiquimod) for aks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Aldara (imiquimod) is a very effective and safe treatment for aks. It can be used to treat a large surface area or a single lesion. Treatment period is usually 8-12 weeks. Recommend staying out of the sun during the treatment period because it makes you more sensitive to the sun and sunburn easier. Side-effects are redness and peeling which can be exacerbated by sun exposure.

Question 5

why was i given aldara (imiquimod) cream?

Accepted Answer

Aldara (imiquimod): Do you have genital or rectal warts,  actinic keratosis or basal cell carcinoma ?

Question 6

will aldara (imiquimod) generic work for g warts?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Warts dont always respond to name brand, but its worth trying. You can always try name brand or other method if not successful. Also good to request Lidocaine gel to calm down any overtreatment.

Question 7

is using aldara (imiquimod) cream for the same purpose?

Accepted Answer

Aldara (imiquimod) cream: Gyns prescibe Aldara (imiquimod) cream to treat vulvar condyloma( warts)  there are other faster methods to treat them in the office. If you use the vream you have to apply it 3x per week for usually 8-12 weeks and it can cause vulvar irritation.

Question 8

how long should aldara (imiquimod) take to remove warts?

Accepted Answer

Not known: Like most other wart creams there is no definative answer to how many applications will get rid of the wart.

Question 9

does aldara (imiquimod) take a long time to work on warts?

Accepted Answer

Yes: 3-6 months usually. If they are on the bottom of the foot, they need to be debrided about every 2 weeks in order to expedite effectiveness.

Question 10

how soon after using aldara (imiquimod) cream should i see results?

Accepted Answer

Wait for it: The package insert of aldara:
"early clinical clearance cannot be adequately assessed until resolution of local skin reactions (e.g. 12 weeks post-treatment)."

to me, this means it's hard to tell if the stuff is working until you've finished a full course of it, since it induces irritation of the whole area.

The label says it's important to finish the whole course of medicine--stick with it!

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