Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Using aldara (imiquimod) for genitalwarts, given by my doctor. i use it in anus. any dangerous side effects ? i have flu like symptoms. is aldara (imiquimod) creme safe ? :-)
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Flu symptoms: Aldara (imiquimod) enhances your immune system to attack hpv and warts in the applied area. However, your body reacts feeling like you're coming down with the flu. Take some Acetaminophen and you should feel better.
Answered 6/24/2014
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I heard on the news that prescription Imiquimod is being used now in suppository form for internal genital warts. Could I request this from my doctor?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I was diagnosed with Genital warts 15years ago..The doc gave me Aldara (imiquimod). My paps are clean with no trace of warts..am i still contagious?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I saw my doctor for genital warts and was prescribed imiquimod 5% cream I used it 3 times. Now swollen and burning in the area is it a chemical burn?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Doctor, I noticed bleeding after a BM & found fleshy bumps around my anus. Are these anal warts? Can I use Imiquimod 5% cream, from my GP, on these?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is aldara (imiquimod) a dangerous medicine? Im going to take it against genital warts. Can this medicine cause any dangerous side effects? Deadly?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Being threated for genital warts (anus) with aldara (imiquimod). I have muscle pains, and flu like symptoms, but no fever. Is this side effects? Dangerous?Deadly?
Being threated for genital warts in anus with aldara (imiquimod). I have body aches, and flu like symptoms but no fever. And my back hurts. Dangerous? Deadly?
Being threated for genital warts (anus) with aldara (imiquimod). I have muscle pains, and flu like symptoms, but no fever. Can this creme (aldara (imiquimod)) harm me?
Im using imiquimod ( aldara ) . When i take it, i get the flu symptoms, and pain in body ( as if you have a feve ) is this dangerous ? Side effects?
I have relatively wide spread genital warts on my vagina and anus. Is aldara (imiquimod) still effective on widespread cases of gw?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
