All drugs come with side effects in one way or another. This Aldara Side Effects page will provide you with just what those are, as well as some information on the drug itself. Side effects aren't necessarily always bad, you may find some have a positive twist to them, however whether they are good or bad all side effects should be taken seriously and closely monitored in case the become persistent and more sever.

Aldara, also known as Imiquimod and is a product of Graceway Pharmaceuticals, LLChttp://www.gracewaypharma.com/, that is used in the treatment of surface basal cell carcinoma, actinic keratosis and external genital warts. The medication is a topical ointment and is to be used externally only. It fights the condition it is prescribed for by boosting and activating your immune system.http://www.aldara.com/ff/index.html

The more common but less sever side effects for Aldara are; redness, stinging, swelling, itching, rash or inflammation of the area. The following are also side effects but are rare or infrequent in most patients; infection of the sinuses, nose or throat, dizziness, headache, backache, thickening of the outer layer of skin, flu like symptoms, (i.e. vomiting, chills, diarrhea, fever and tiredness), loss of hair, tenderness and congestion of the sinuses and discoloration of the skin. If any of the side effects mentioned occur and get sever or persistent contact your medical professional immediately.http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-1207-Aldara+Top.aspx?drugid=1207&drugname=Aldara+Top&source=2&pagenumber=6

If any of the following side effects occur you should seek medical attention immediately, the more common of these are; ulcers or blistering of the skin, fungal infection, crusted skin and genital ringworm. Although the following are less common and infrequently seen the following should also be reported immediately; extreme redness of the skin and swelling of the lymph nodes.http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-1207-Aldara+Top.aspx?drugid=1207&drugname=Aldara+Top&source=2&pagenumber=6

Please be sure to speak to your doctor or pharmacist for more information on this drug. This page is for information only and is not to be used in place of professional guidance.