Capsaicin topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Bee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 29, 2020

Capsaicin topical for Postherpetic Neuralgia "I beg to differ; the negative results others are getting are from wrong application. Apply a thin coating only, and it will work great; gradually applying more a little at a time. This has been a lifesaver for me, as I am suffering from shingles, and this has given me much-needed relief. ALERT! Wear gloves or use a paper towel to apply, or it will burn your hands, and always wash hands thoroughly afterward. It will heat up a little, but won’t last."

• Tra...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 4, 2019

For Pain "I’ve been using Zostrix HP 75 percent for a year on my lower back. At first, I thought I was on fire but persisted with it as my back was killing me. I put a tiny dot of cream on twice a day and now no burning at all, and back pain gone."

• T-s...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2014

"It does produce a burning sensation the first two weeks. After that, it is a gentle warming sensation and really eases the pain in my back injury. It is absolutely worth putting up with the initial burning sensation."

• Gra...
• July 19, 2016

For Osteoarthritis "I used capsaicin for relief of neck pain (eventually resolved by surgery) and now for very painful arthritic knees. It was very effective for the neck pain after I slowly built up to an effective dose. Currently trying to reach a therapeutic level for knees -- slow going due to hot weather and sweating. Capsaicin can cause very bad burning pain if it gets wet during bathing or sweating before one has built tolerance. In fact, I swore off it twice due to agonizing burning before learning to manage the early months of use much more carefully and start low and slow (as I'm doing now with knees). However, it's a great pain treatment once you learn to use it carefully and build tolerance. Wash hands twice or use gloves to avoid possible eye contact."

• tra...
• March 14, 2016

For Pain "I have bad sciatica. Lying in bed was the worst, and I've tried everything. Found this amazing capsaicin and haven't looked back. At first, I was putting on a fair bit, and the burning was unbearable, but found that sweating interacts, so now I put a tiny bit on, and now I have movement."

• Jmp...
• December 3, 2016

For Peripheral Neuropathy "This works for nerve pain, but is waaay stronger than Bengay, Tiger Balm, and the sort. Honestly, this should have a more serious alert on the bottle. My doctor had me start nerve desensitizing-I think it's called. I have two types of nerve pain, and the pain can get real ugly. I used a brush on my hamstrings and adductors to 'desensitize.' I was still just going crazy in pain, meditated-well, tried. Prayed and am now suffering the consequences of putting Capzasin HP on my scrubbed legs...maybe 30 minutes past the scrubbing. Honestly, this pain rivals my nerve pain-awful close anyway. Good product, but BE careful with kids, pets, older folks, and especially people in crazy pain undertreated by a propaganda-driven war on pain medicine and the pain doctors."

• Sad...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 10, 2015

Capsaicin topical for Osteoarthritis "When I lay in bed with osteoarthritis pain and nerve pain... this tends to give a warming sensation to a bit of burning, which takes my mind off the nerve pain, and after a bit (and with my pain meds), I can fall asleep. If you like hot showers in the morning, it may warm up a bit while in the hot shower. I won't live without it. I only use it at bedtime and when the pain is too great to fall asleep."

• Sun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2018

Capsaicin topical for Pain "I used Capzasin HP cream on my ankle and knee after a hard day's work. This cream has me on fire, and there is no relief. I tried washing it off, and it only made it worse. I have redness, swelling, and feel like my skin is on fire! And there is no relief! I do not recommend anyone to use this cream. It only causes more pain!"

• Mur...
• April 26, 2017

Capsaicin topical for Peripheral Neuropathy "Well, I had this treatment about 2 years ago now - I was told it was a very new treatment and only one use of it would provide permanent benefits and that it often gave back sensation to extremities in peripheral neuropathy - for me, this was not the case. It was in a sheet format, a specialized nurse was doing the treatment, cutting into this single sheet by aseptic technique and extra gloves - the stinging that it caused to both my hands, as in fingers and everywhere the Qutenza touched, spent the next 3 days virtually in the bath as skin was burning in pain. Now, pain I can feel, unlike even touch seems out of reach - apparently it takes up to 3 months to work - oh yeah, and it is made from capsicum - [chillies]."

• Anonymous
• February 11, 2010

Capsaicin topical for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy "Tried it for foot pain, diabetic neuropathy, terrible results. Pain increased, had to wash it off. Wash your hands very well after use, even if you don't see the cream on your hands, some residue may still exist, and if you get it in your eyes, it will really burn."

• jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2013

For Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy "I used it for arthritis in my foot. When I first used it, I felt like someone set my foot on fire, and water and the sun will bring the heat back. It burns for at least 30 minutes, but after it stops, I end up able to walk. It feels like a deep, deep tissue massage. I cried, but I still use it because it helps me after the burning stops, but don't touch it because it stays on you for a day or so, and if you touch your eyes, you will burn."

• Anonymous
• July 1, 2012

For Pain "I have arthritis in my knee. This works for pain, but under no circumstances go out in the sun while using it. Sun intensifies medication and feels like you have been stung by a jellyfish. If exposed to the sun, ice immediately and wash off."

• Kay...
• July 17, 2019

Capsaicin topical for Pain "My doctor recommended this and said he uses it himself. Well, I bought the product and applied it at 7:00 a.m., and now it's been 15 hours later, and my back is literally on fire. I wouldn't recommend anyone buying this product. I've tried cold showers, ice, anything cold, and yet I'm on fire."

• Nin...
• June 30, 2016

For Pain "I just found out about Capzasin today and tried it for the first time for my fibromyalgia. I have OTC 0.025%, and while I have only been using it for a few hours, I am so excited to have found it. The burning sensation is mild compared to my pain and doesn't bother me in the least. I tried it on one thigh to start and make sure it didn't bother me too much. I had so much relief in the one leg I couldn't wait to use it on the other. My only complaint is the smell. It has a strong scent of menthol. I am in the most pain at night when trying to sleep, so I think I will use it then. I did read that showering can be uncomfortable but also that a milk compress helps."

• Fre...
• January 9, 2018

For Pain "The effect takes a few hours to build, and it will be intense, but that's the mechanism. It breaks the pain signal cycle and distracts from other pain. Fantastic for muscle pain, spasms, nerve pain, chronic pain, arthritis, spine-related pain, once you learn how to use it. The pain feels like bad sunburn, but it is harmless if you don't show an allergy. Grin and bear it because it will retrain your body's pain receptors to dampen down other pains even after finishing using."

• Mum...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2021

For Neuropathic Pain "I tried everything on the shelf in my chemist for neuropathic pain. Was so debilitated by my pain. Couldn't sleep, drive, sit in particular positions. The burning is a relief initially over my carpal tunnel pain. Neuropathic pain. Capsaicin is an outstanding cream. I'm smiling again 11/10."

• Peg...
• September 8, 2018

Capsaicin topical for Postherpetic Neuralgia "I have had shingles for the past month. I read that Capzasin HP would help the pain after the shingles were healed. Last night I put it on my body from the front, side, and back. Instantly, it started to burn, but I thought the pain would go away in a few minutes. However, the pain intensified, and within ten minutes I couldn't tolerate the painfulness of the Capzasin HP on my skin. The whole area was swollen, and a bright red rash had developed. I got in the shower and repeatedly washed the whole area with soap and lukewarm water. Then I applied a cold compress to the areas and received some relief. When I went to bed, it felt like I had a heating pad under me. I would not recommend Capzasin HP to anyone with shingles."

• Mam...
• October 31, 2020

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "I have had shingles and now some PHN pain. If you use capsaicin too early on the rash, it will not be effective (and burn intensely). I used a lidocaine cream on the rash until it healed, and then I started using capsaicin when I could tolerate it on my skin. If you can push through the initial burning at application, it does effectively work on the nerve pain. But I would not try it until the rash and skin sensitivity have healed first. Use lidocaine for shingles, capsaicin for PHN nerve pain."

• Cas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2018

For Pain "I have RA and used the roll-on applicator around my thumb joint. Apparently, some of it spread onto my palm. It has been 27 hours since I applied it, and the pain has gotten worse. I can't sleep. I’ve tried vinegar, milk, oils, ice. For goodness sake, warn people."

• lay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2013

Capsaicin topical for Pain "I had a muscular injury to my leg. I rubbed on the ointment, and the 'slight burning' the packaging warned of was a horrible burning that I could not remove with repeated washing with soap and water. The intense burning sensation went on for a few hours."

• Cwa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2020

For Peripheral Neuropathy "I was prescribed this capsaicin cream due to severe nerve pain after suffering from Guillain-Barré. The burning nerve pain on top of my feet was unbearable. After using the cream twice a day, the pain is much better. There is a slight burn after applying the cream, but nothing compared to the burning pain of the nerve pain. I would definitely recommend it for people dealing with the same sort of issue as I have."

• Ido...
• August 17, 2016

Capsaicin topical for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy "It was prescribed for hot, burning, painful feet. I tried it several times trying to get used to it. Every time I used it, it would cause extreme pain in the feet. My feet would turn red, like it had been in a fire, and would burn like it had been in a fire. I could not get used to that pain, and it didn't seem to be working anyway. I finally stopped it and threw the rest of it out."

• mim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2019

Capsaicin topical for Osteoarthritis "We purchased this product in Spain. Where can I purchase it in the UK? After suffering pain in my hands and knees, it is good to find something that gives relief. I have spent a lot on ointments to no avail until I used Sloan cream, which is produced in Tenerife."

• Bon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2018

Capsaicin topical for Pain "Three separate people with different pains and causes all experienced terrible burning sensations. We honestly felt like our flesh and muscles were being cooked, roasted, prepared for a cannibalistic feast for unknown guests. I cannot recommend this for anyone, for any reason. There is no remedy to getting it off your skin; water reactivates it. I cannot understand why this is available. 'First, do no harm' should be revisited."

• Kim...
• September 17, 2016

For Pain "I used this for the first time last night, and within one minute, my skin felt like I had lit it on fire! I followed the directions on the box to remove it, but I suffered for hours. My skin looked like I had sun poisoning. I almost made a trip to the ER. Today, my skin is still very tender. I made a bad situation much worse. Never, ever AGAIN!"