Aldara and Herpes simplex - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Herpes simplex is reported as a side effect among people who take Aldara (imiquimod), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Augmentin, and have Bowen's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Herpes simplex when taking Aldara. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,478 people who have side effects when taking Aldara from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Aldara?

Aldara has active ingredients of imiquimod. It is often used in genital warts. eHealthMe is studying from 2,554 Aldara users. Check the latest studies of Aldara.

What is Herpes simplex?

Herpes simplex (herpes simplex is a common viral infection) is found to be associated with 715 drugs and 895 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Herpes simplex.

On Jul, 11, 2026

2,478 people reported to have side effects when taking Aldara.
Among them, 11 people (0.44%) have Herpes simplex.

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Aldara when they have Herpes simplex? *

What is the gender of people who have Herpes simplex when taking Aldara? *

female: 72.73 %
male: 27.27 %

What is the age of people who have Herpes simplex when taking Aldara? *

What are other drugs people take besides Aldara? *

Valtrex: 1 person, 9.09%
Synthroid: 1 person, 9.09%
Plaquenil: 1 person, 9.09%
Naprosyn: 1 person, 9.09%
Motrin: 1 person, 9.09%
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate: 1 person, 9.09%
Ketoprofen: 1 person, 9.09%
Enbrel: 1 person, 9.09%
Cromolyn Sodium: 1 person, 9.09%
Augmentin: 1 person, 9.09%

What are other side effects people have besides Herpes simplex? *

Back Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
Application Site Inflammation: 2 people, 18.18%
Application Site Irritation: 2 people, 18.18%
Application Site Oedema: 2 people, 18.18%
Application Site Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 18.18%
Burns Second Degree: 1 person, 9.09%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 1 person, 9.09%
Erythema Multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction): 1 person, 9.09%
Drug Maladministration: 1 person, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Skin Cancer: 1 person, 9.09%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 9.09%
Pain: 1 person, 9.09%
Lentigo Maligna Stage Unspecified (colour forming cells cancer of in situ on skin unspecified): 1 person, 9.09%
Cheilitis (infection of lips): 1 person, 9.09%
Bowen's Disease (early stage of skin cancer): 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on imiquimod (the active ingredients of Aldara) and Aldara (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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