Capsaicin topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• mimi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2019

Sloan's Liniment (capsaicin) 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."

• Cwano
• 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 Guillian Barre. 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 the burning pain of the nerve pain. I would definitely recommend it for people dealing with the same sort of issue as I have."

• Anonymous
• December 10, 2011

Trixaicin HP (capsaicin) for Pain "I used Trixaicin HP for Thoracic Spine Damage to the nerve root at the C5, C6 level (C6 root) causing numbness in my index finger and thumb. I used gloves and put the Trixaicin directly on the pain. That caused the Trixaicin to heat up so much it burned. Not unbearably but it did cause me to wonder if it heated up worse on the pain because that was the most painful spot."

• Nikmad
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2020

Capzasin-HP (capsaicin) for Pain "I do not recommend this product! I have nerve pain in my foot that hurts like crazy. I thought if I used this product it would soothe the nerves with a little warmth. What I got was a full on 4 alarm fire in my foot. I tried everything I read online to stop the burning. It took me 10 hours to get some relief from the INTENSE burning sensation. One thing it did do was make me forget about the pain in my foot because only thing I could focus on was how to make the burning stop. I read that if you put vinegar on it that it would help. I tried that and instantly got relief. You can use it if you want to but beware the burning is very intense and taking cold showers will not help."

• Pip
• February 4, 2020

Zostrix (capsaicin) for Pain "Holy fudge Hotter than a hot sauce Tried washing it off after 10 mins as leg was burning like lava! Washing it off still didn’t work An hour later, still burning Ice packs, water spray bottle, damp cold cloths .. still burning "

• Prince
• May 14, 2019

For Pain "I am currently in the worst pain ever not from my knee pain but from this capsaicin - the burning sensation. I don’t care what you say this stuff hurts and burns I washed and washed and ice doesn’t work - nothing works I honestly rather deal with bad knees before I ever put this on again How the heck is they selling this stuff"

• Mark...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2018

For Pain "The minor relief of shoulder joint pain that I had was more than offset by the burning of my skin. Water on my skin of any temperature felt like scalding water. Both my wife and sister-in-law experienced the same issues. Could not get it off fast enough. Dabbing it with rubbing alcohol seems to do a good job of getting it off your skin for nearly immediate relief. Not sure how they can continue to sell this."

• Bobby...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "Was prescribed this as cannot take anti inflammatories due to heart condition, yes it burns but the relief it gives is unbelievable ! I was warned by the Doc that it contained some sort of chilli so not to apply without rubber gloves and to avoid any contact with eyes mouth etc, it works for me anyway !"

• PWillip
• July 14, 2016

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "Been using 4% lidocaine (along with gabapentin, which has yet to do anything after a week) and ibuprofen for my postherpetic neuralgia. Asked Dr for prescription strength lidocaine cream and he recommended OTC Capsaicin. He recommened zostric, but the Capszin-HP was on sale (.01%) so I got that. Applied first time. Felt like my skin was on FIRE!!! MUCH worse than the neuralgia pain. And it lasted almost an hour, leaving me in worse pain than before I applied. Will never use this again."

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

Capzasin-P (capsaicin) 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 cannabalistic 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."

• Melanie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2021

Capzasin-HP (capsaicin) for Osteoarthritis "All 10 of my toes have felt broken x 1 month. They are not broken but I have had osteoarthritis for many years. My pain is so bad that I'm on a medrol dose pack. Last night around 9pm I put gloves on and massaged Capzasin-HP onto each toe. I put on loose socks and eventually went to bed around 1130pm. I just woke up at 1:25am screaming and crying from the severe burning. I am a retired ER RN but had zero knowledge of this. I quickly googled how to neutralize and quickly dumped a brand new large vanilla yogurt on my toes and after a good soak and rinse got back in bed. Now, 20 min. later, I am burning again severely. I called Sanofi Medical complaint line and they're closed and no room for a message. I am so annoyed."

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2020

For Pain "This capsaicin cream was incredibly beneficial at relieving sciatica and pain caused by disc issues in my lower back. The relief was rapid and beyond my expectation. However, despite every precaution taken, it has effected my eyes, roof of mouth, throat and lungs. I applied it carefully and washed my hands well, but it's as though I still breathed it in. I have the taste of it in my mouth days later and a tight chest combined with a cough and a feel of throat constriction and chest tightness. As much as wish I could use this product for its amazing pain relief, what I am undergoing days after stopping it ( hot showers reactivate and disperse it from the skin with steam, so this may last awhile! ) this side effect is a deal-breaker."

• Sadie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2021

Axsain (capsaicin) for Pain "AWFUL STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT I’ve never in my life experience a pain quite like it the burning sensation is absolutely crippling applied on my knees at 10 o’clock at night it’s now 3am in the morning and I’m up with wet towels camomile lotion Suda cream trying to ease the pain literally feels like my skin is on fire, highly considering dialling 999 the pain is THAT BAD!!!"

• lmpb
• March 5, 2016

For Pain "Yes, it burns, even worse after putting it on at night then waking up and taking a shower in the morning. The water hitting it, OH MY! I used capsaicin patches for nerve damage pain in my rib after a car accident. It worked, the more you use it the more effective it was. I am now using it on my neck (cream) my PCP told me it is one of those medications that the more you use it the more benefit you will get....and the less the burn. I am hoping the cream works as well on my neck as the patches did for my rib."

• Never...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "My Dr suggested this and I will never use it again. I put it on around noon time. It’s now 11 pm and after 2 washes still burning like crazy. My toes are killing me. I would not suggest this stuff. I hope I can sleep."

• Mark...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2017

For Pain "I had this for my post op nerve pain. Warning wash hands aftet applying this!! This stuff burns bad especially if you get it in your eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after applying it. It stings intensely for an hour or so way more intense than deep heat but right now seems to be calming down and I have high hopes for it. I'll update after a week or two but the intense burning cannot be overstated."

• Anonymous
• July 12, 2016

For Pain "Suffering for over 2 months with Sciatic Nerve and Hamstring pain, using Advil 400 mg per 8 hours, which just wasn't completely relieving the pain. A bottle of Absorbine (not Jr.), produced in 2000 was in the medicine cabinet and contains capsaicin, along with herbals and other ingredients. After application, the pain almost immediately was reduced from 10 to about 7 (still taking Advil). But about the 4th application of the Absorbine described above, noticed pain subsided for a longer period. Now we are unable to locate Absorbine with like ingredients. Found a creme called Capzicin and it seems to being working satisfactorily (2 times a day), along with the 400 mg Advil (taken every 8 hrs.)."

• BonGriz
• August 29, 2011

Zostrix Diabetic Foot Pain (capsaicin) for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy "Side effects include allergic reaction: rash; hives; itching; pain in the middle of the chest; tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing or swallowing; irritation, redness, blistering, severe/persistent burning at the application site. "

• Boo
• September 18, 2019

For Pain "My gp told me to use this, so put it on this morning before work was fine went in the shower and now my knee is badly burning and really red tried everything to stop it but it is still burning will never use this again"

• Seano
• May 8, 2019

For Peripheral Neuropathy "Doctor prescribed for post shingles pain, put cream on my rash and thought I was dying. My skin burned so bad, turned red for hours and I washed it off almost immediately. Pain was way worse after putting on the cream than before, would not recommend."

• Tera
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2020

Capzasin-HP (capsaicin) for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy "I’ve tried everything so I thought I’ll the this OTC cream read the back..I generally don’t ever have any side effects to medication. Until now... I applied it to my ankle and feet. Washed my hands with warm water and soap. Instantly my hands started to burn. Like literally on fire. I washed again with mild soap, again with cold water, again with no soap, again with dish soap. Nothing works. It’s now been 7 hrs and I’m seriousLy so annoyed My ankle still hurts and I’m still on fire!!!!"

• NST
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2017

For Pain "I was suffering due to sciatic nerve compression (not sure it is because of lumbar hernia or piriformis muscle spasm the doc did not mention) for long time. I used capsaicin patch on my lower back (applied only for 8 hours). I felt much better the next day."

• Picky
• August 5, 2020

For Pain "capsaicin is the worst cream ever! I have R.A haven't been able to get rid of pain in my arm and shoulder, not to mention the pain ran up my neck so decided to try rubbed it in and immediately it started to burn! It was like if someone threw hot oil on me. I could not get it off I tried showering with cold water I try putting soap on it so I can wash it off I tried aloe vera any thing the pain was not going away I felt like I was burning I do not recommend this to anyone"

• Andres...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2018

Capzasin-HP Arthritis Formula (capsaicin) for Pain "My left knee was hurting due to maybe over exercise it, so I decided to apply this. Pain in my knee gone away almost instantly, but got replaced with a really hard burning sensation. Must say I have a very high pain threshold, but this cream was too much. The burning feeling is awful. I couldn't sleep at all. I already have washed the area several times, but still burns. I think for a very heavy pain, this could do the trick, but if your pain is not that heavy, doesn't worth to replace a pain sensation with a bad burn sensation."

• jennna
• February 1, 2018

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "Dr. prescribed this for treatment of my shingles pain. Instructed to use 4 x a day. The pain was so severe I cried my eyes out loud enough for my mom to wake up. She had to wipe it off and the pain still continued for 40 mins. When it was off we could see my whole back was red and burnt. Awful pain when applied and did not help the condition of the shingles."