Zyclara and Itching - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Itching is reported as a side effect among people who take Zyclara (imiquimod), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Metrogel, and have Actinic keratosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Itching when taking Zyclara. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 449 people who have side effects when taking Zyclara from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zyclara?

Zyclara has active ingredients of imiquimod. eHealthMe is studying from 462 Zyclara users. Check the latest studies of Zyclara.

What is Itching?

Itching is found to be associated with 3,210 drugs and 4,536 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Itching.

On Jul, 27, 2026

449 people reported to have side effects when taking Zyclara.
Among them, 18 people (4.01%) have Itching.

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Zyclara when they have Itching? *

What is the gender of people who have Itching when taking Zyclara? *

female: 64.71 %
male: 35.29 %

What is the age of people who have Itching when taking Zyclara? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zyclara? *

Zocor: 1 person, 5.56%
Synthroid: 1 person, 5.56%
Prilosec: 1 person, 5.56%
Prempro: 1 person, 5.56%
Metrogel: 1 person, 5.56%

What are other side effects people have besides Itching? *

Rashes (redness): 7 people, 38.89%
Blister (small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure): 5 people, 27.78%
Hair Loss: 3 people, 16.67%
Peripheral Swelling: 3 people, 16.67%
Swollen Tongue (swelling of tongue): 3 people, 16.67%
Skin Irritation: 3 people, 16.67%
Oral Pain: 3 people, 16.67%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 3 people, 16.67%
Lip Exfoliation: 2 people, 11.11%
Lip Swelling: 2 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Actinic Keratosis (skin disease due to sun exposure): 9 people, 50.00%
Skin Cancer: 2 people, 11.11%
Rosacea (a skin condition that causes facial redness): 1 person, 5.56%
Precancerous Skin Lesion: 1 person, 5.56%
Photosensitivity Reaction: 1 person, 5.56%
Hyperkeratosis (thickening of the outer layer of the skin): 1 person, 5.56%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 5.56%
Basal Cell Carcinoma (a skin cancer, it rarely metastasizes or kills): 1 person, 5.56%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 1 person, 5.56%

* 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 Zyclara) and Zyclara (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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