Reviewer: Darla, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Have had scabies for 4 months. Have used every available topical specifically as instructed - permethrin once a week for fourweeks; benzyl benzoate once a week for three weeks; Eurax only to relieve the itching; and now lindane. It's given me the most relief of any of the other topicals. I began taking Stromectol (ivermectin) as well the same night I do the topicals - have taken the ivermec ... Show Full Comment

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Have had scabies for 4 months. Have used every available topical specifically as instructed - permethrin once a week for fourweeks; benzyl benzoate once a week for three weeks; Eurax only to relieve the itching; and now lindane. It's given me the most relief of any of the other topicals. I began taking Stromectol (ivermectin) as well the same night I do the topicals - have taken the ivermectin (6 of the 3mg tablets each time, I weigh 160 lbs.) for the past three weeks of applications, once a week. My only reaction was a headache. Plan to reapply in one week if I develop new tracks/burrows, but if not, then I hope I am cured of this. It's been a living nightmare.
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Reviewer: mitekiller, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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After struggling for over a week with an unknown rash that has drove me to distraction, the small 'tunneling' started to appear on my hands and my Dr prescribed this and told me it was scabies. Very humbling, truly. The application was not horrible but I wish for the $100 prescription they could have added a pump dispenser. The smell was not like a pesticide as I thought it would be- more ... Show Full Comment

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After struggling for over a week with an unknown rash that has drove me to distraction, the small 'tunneling' started to appear on my hands and my Dr prescribed this and told me it was scabies. Very humbling, truly. The application was not horrible but I wish for the $100 prescription they could have added a pump dispenser. The smell was not like a pesticide as I thought it would be- more like a hospital shampoo smell. Wait until your skin is super dry and not clammy- applying it while standing in front of a fan helped a lot. Do not miss the soles and the palms- very important! Pay close attention to nails and under nails. It was sticky after applying so I stayed in front of the fan for about 15 min before putting on PJs. Prepare to go straight to bed bc activities can make you want to wash your hands. I actually had a full nights sleep with very minimal itching- the first in a long while! I left it on for about 10hrs since it was not bothering me. Easy to wash off with a mild soap. I did use a body sponge bc it felt a little slimy still w/o scrubbing. Took 3 days before new breakouts stopped and almost a week before itching subsided. I am not big on medicines and hated having to use a scabicide but it did work for me with no side effects.
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Reviewer: tuffmate, Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Had severe reaction because I did NOT read all instructions closely enough. Must wait ONE hr. after bathing to apply, not IMMEDIATELY. This allows the lotion to get into bloodstream too quickly and that will make one VERY sick. It has taken most of the itch away and it has been 4 days. The scab/sores are starting to heal and it does not look a angry. Would advise using, but this is poison, so ... Show Full Comment

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Had severe reaction because I did NOT read all instructions closely enough. Must wait ONE hr. after bathing to apply, not IMMEDIATELY. This allows the lotion to get into bloodstream too quickly and that will make one VERY sick. It has taken most of the itch away and it has been 4 days. The scab/sores are starting to heal and it does not look a angry. Would advise using, but this is poison, so take this application seriously! mark
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Reviewer: more743, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was prescribed lindane as a last resort. We've had scabies for almost 2 mos. and after 2 applications of Permethrin cream I was prescribed Lindane. My dr went over the instructions but as with any medication I read the insert to make sure I took all the precautions I needed to. My husband & I applied it last night and I have already felt the relief and I had them MUCH worse than he did, ... Show Full Comment

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I was prescribed lindane as a last resort. We've had scabies for almost 2 mos. and after 2 applications of Permethrin cream I was prescribed Lindane. My dr went over the instructions but as with any medication I read the insert to make sure I took all the precautions I needed to. My husband & I applied it last night and I have already felt the relief and I had them MUCH worse than he did, by no means are they gone but the redness looks like they are not as rash looking like they were. I also got a steroid shot for the itching and that helped. One review blamed the Dr. for not explaining the directions but all medications come with directions and its our responsibility to read them I think.
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Reviewer: TOPWOPJOY, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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It was a very devastating time for me,not only having scabies at my age, but the Lindane didn't work at all. Have tried many different meds prescibed by my doctor,those haven't helped either.

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It was a very devastating time for me,not only having scabies at my age, but the Lindane didn't work at all. Have tried many different meds prescibed by my doctor,those haven't helped either.
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