Aldara Side Effects: I am applying Aldara to my foehead 5 days a week for 6 weeks. In http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9489 I am applying Aldara to my foehead 5 days a week for 6 weeks. In the 4th week, the skin under my eye and cheekbone begain to swell. I am also experiencing mild flu like symptoms and lack of energy. I have it under my eye and on my cheek as well....scabbed up swel Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:34:44 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9489?item=5142 I have it under my eye and on my cheek as well....scabbed up swelled, turned re, hurts like hell....sure hope it works. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9489?item=5142