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Capsaicin topical for Osteoarthritis User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Qutenza, Zostrix, Sloan's Liniment, Theragen HP, Capzasin, GNP Capsaicin, Salonpas-Hot, Capzasin Back and Body, Salonpas Gel-Patch, Capzasin-HP, Axsain, Aspercreme Warming Pain Relief Patch, Drs Cream, Capsagel Extra Strength, Capsagel Maximum Strength, Zostrix-HP, Dolorac, Capzasin-HP Arthritis Formula, Capsin, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin, Analgesic Balm with Capsaicin, Capsicum Oleoresin, Zostrix Sports, Castiva Warming, No Pain-HP, Pain Doctor, Capzasin-P, Pain-X R-Gel Zostrix Neuropathy Zostrix Foot Pain Zostrix Diabetic Foot Pain …show all brand names

Capsaicin topical has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 31 reviews for the off-label treatment of Osteoarthritis. 45% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 45% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Capsaicin topical

  • ckano
  • July 20, 2019

"This caused unbelievably horrible burning feeling on skin. I threw away after using it only one time . Do not buy if you have sensitive skin"

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  • February 23, 2016

"Used it last night for knee pain and it started burning so bad it felt like my skin was melting off! I would rather deal with the knee pain than ever use this stuff again!"

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  • jadeona
  • November 10, 2017

Capzasin-P (capsaicin) "don't use this product it burns and continues to burn for days ....."

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  • Clarity
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 16, 2020

"I would not recommend topical capsaicin cream at all. This ointment burns like a spicy chilli but it doesn't relieve the pain. It makes my skin like I had a spicy jalapeno."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 14, 2022

"Tried this for a good length of time, rubbish. Cannot understand the positive reviews at all! For me not even a placebo affect."

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  • Gerry...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 9, 2023

"Waste of time. It must be just a cheapo thing. No affect on my aches and pains whatsoever. I think doctors just give it to people to get rid of them. What a waste of time and money."

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  • July 27, 2021

"The worst product to try to get rid or arthritis pain. IT BURNS LIKE FIRE ON THE SKIN FOR HOURS AND IF ONE TOUCHES THE AREA IT IS WORST."

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