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A member asked:
I was given imiquimod 5% for warts. i applied entire 1st packet to warts. (my doc gave no instructions, pharmacist only said apply liberally to all warts) after 1hr and reading reviews/side effects, i have washed it off. how bad will side effects be?
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Maybe mild side effects or none at all. Either way, you will need additional treatments. Recheck with the doctor who prescribed the treatment. If s/he re-prescribes the drug, this time follow his or her advice about the dose and how often to repeat it. Good luck.
Answered 7/11/2021
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