Hi Campers.
Just wondering if anyone else out there has had a bad experience with Neozem?
My consultant prescribed me with Diltiazem (the active ingredient in Neozem and Anoheal) after diagnosing an anal fissure. Initially this was in the form of Anoheal, and after a couple of week all pain I'd experience stopped - so I stopped using the cream thinking I was fixed.
After a couple of months the pain came back. I revisited my consultant and he prescribed the same thing, however this time the pharmacist gave me Neozem. The experience this time was completely different. Within a couple of weeks I had developed a significant rash with blisters similar looking to herpes! it got to the point I simply couldn't use the cream any more due to the discomfort.
I then scoured the Internet to see if I could find anyone else with a similar problem. One person said they had developed a fungal infection, so I stopped using the cream and tried Canesten for a few days and the rash quickly resolved. I was still left with the fissure pain though.
For now I am trying both Canesten and Neozem and so far no nasty rash, but must admit I'm not getting much better. I am getting a mild burning sensation though. Is this normal? Any advice would be greatly received. I'm trying to get to see my consultant for advice meanwhile.
Thanks, LemonMan