Capsaicin topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• DRP...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2021

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "Used on my torso to relieve pain post-shingles virus. It burned so badly that I considered going to the hospital! After 6 hours, 2 showers, and what felt like worsening pain, I soaked the area in dishwashing liquid, which has relieved the burning marginally! Would not recommend, nor will I use again!"

• Nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2021

Capsaicin topical for Pain "I was prescribed Gabapentin at high levels, Naproxen, and Celebrex for pain and was not working so well. I asked the doctor for a prescription for Zostrix HP 0.075 topical cream for compressed nerve in my hip, which had caused numbness and hot shooting pain on the outer leg above the knee. The first time I applied it, yes, there was some burning, but the secret is to use a very little amount. After the second application, the burning was less. This stuff is amazing, it works as described. Nerve pain in my leg reduced by 60% by the second day! Now I can sleep and enjoy the whole day pain-free! Note: wear gloves to apply and use 4 times a day, the longer you use the cream, the less pain you're in! Yes, I would highly recommend this for nerve pain and muscle and joint pain! Finally, something that works!"

• lov...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 18, 2019

Capsaicin topical "First 2 days applied to thigh due to burning bursa pain. I had no burning sensation from Zostrix, and 1 month later still none when applying. First 2 days this was great for bursa pain, but now while bursa pain is less, results not as good as first 2 days. I apply 4x daily as per directions, can sometimes get a chili taste in my mouth. Will continue to use as this is the best option I have."

• Boo...
• September 18, 2019

For Pain "My GP told me to use this, so I put it on this morning before work. It 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."

• Mik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2018

For Pain "I like it, it burns, but that is nothing compared to back pain, which can be crippling. It does not stop pain, I found, it's just nice to have my brain focus on something else as well as back pain. Pain from this cream is like sunburn, and I recommend not wearing tight clothing over the area, as it seems to sweat and get hotter, unless it's just me who gets that."

• MGB...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 2, 2023

Capsaicin topical for Postherpetic Neuralgia "Works well for my major post-spine fusion surgery causing foot, leg, and back neuropathy pain going on my second year. People saying it is worse than the pain itself don't know what real pain is and should be using Vicks, Tiger Balm, or maybe baby aspirin. This stuff works with taking turmeric capsules as an anti-inflammatory. Just learn to use it wisely and when really needed, so as not to get desensitized to it. It's not a cure-all, but definitely helps relieve the pain."

• Joe...
• February 28, 2017

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "Shingles 5 years ago, chronic PHN trigeminal upper branch nerve pain discomfort since, used Lidoderm lidocaine patch, that lost its ability to relieve, tried other topical creams, Eucerin skin calming crème with a drop of geranium oil mixed and worked into affected area, after a while that lost its ability as well. Tonight tried capsaicin again, used years ago didn't do much, yet tonight it did, we'll see tomorrow."

• Lis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2019

Capsaicin topical for Pain "I applied to my neck for pain. It did get rid of the neck pain, but I think that’s because the burning feeling of the medication masked the pain. I felt like my neck was severely sunburned. I was camping, and the burning started when I went outside in the Texas heat. It felt fine inside. Wash your hands. I got some on my nose and eye when I rubbed it. That was pretty bad."

• Zos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2022

Capsaicin topical for Osteoarthritis "Started using it for my knees. Use gloves when you put it on. I did not feel a thing (no burning or stinging) when I started using it. Then I put my knee brace on and my knees started heating up. Felt great. Use very little. Expensive $25 for a tube. It is worth it."

• EUG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "Have arthritis in both feet and applied capsaicin cream this morning. My feet are now worse than ever. I appreciate the burning sensation due to application, but it's like someone had a blowtorch on my feet. I'm afraid I'd rather suffer the pain of arthritis than use this product. I'm in more pain now with burning. Sorry, but not for me. My feet are on fire, so how does that substitute arthritic pain? Not good. Pain killer? More of a pain maker."

• Sea...
• 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 badly, 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."

• Bra...
• August 23, 2021

For Pain "NEVER EVER!!! I worked a double, and my BF told me he would rub my feet because I had to be back to work in a few hours. He used the capsaicin HP cream, and the fan was blowing on them, so it wasn’t bad. 5 AM I got ready and left for work. I started walking in and was feeling very warm feet, then hot, hot, hot. 2 hours in, it felt like my legs and feet were cooking in hot oil. My whole body started trembling from the intense pain. I literally took my shoes and socks off and got into the mop sink to relieve some pain. Didn’t help. I walked barefoot through a parking garage (could barely walk) and had to call him to come get me. We had to throw my new shoes and socks away. Soaked in vinegar, Dawn, alcohol, cornstarch, baking soda, Desitin, the burn won’t stay away, comes back every time I put socks or shoes on. We threw away the cream! NOBODY should ever get into that stuff."

• jmb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2021

For Pain "Put a small amount on the base of my thumb for arthritis pain (recommended by my doctor). Seemed fine at first. Six hours later, it feels like my hand is on fire. Also bumped my neck with my hand, and that area started burning as well as having a red area much larger than what I touched. Cold and aloe did nothing to help it feel better. It's now 12:30 a.m., and I am in terrible pain (I have a pretty high pain tolerance if that tells you anything) and have to be up at 4:00 a.m. for work. I honestly don't know how I can keep using this to 'get used to it.' The pharmacist was so helpful... not. She said not to use cold if that makes it worse... wow. I will never use this again ($12 down the drain) and never recommend it. I don't do reviews, but knew I had to for this. I hope it helps someone making a decision to try it or not. I wish I would have researched first, but figured if my doctor recommended it, then it would be a good option."

• MyA...
• October 7, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "I recommend this product if you have pain. I would like to say that this is the best of two evils because it burns at the start when you first start to use it. It is really important to read the instructions to use it properly. But nice to relocate the pain a little. For my part, the product works very well. However, if you do not have major pain, the product will be worse for you. Anyway, a great product to measure your pain level."

• Pic...
• 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 rubbing 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 tried putting soap on it so I could wash it off. I tried aloe vera. Anything, the pain was not going away. I felt like I was burning. I do not recommend this to anyone."

• Don...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2020

For Pain "After a fall, I used a topical cream containing Capsicum Oleoresin 0.0625% by volume and Capsaicin 0.025% by volume as the only active ingredient on my lower back and one leg. This cream also contained MSM and Glucosamine. I will mention that due to more than several medical conditions involving my joints and muscles, I have been on long-term Oxycontin 20 mg, twice daily, and Lyrica 150 mg, three times daily. The pain from the fall was so intense, the oral meds were not enough. The cream was applied one time only. There was no warming/cooling sensation ever felt. Seven days from that application, I would wake at night feeling like I was on a heating pad set at super hot overdrive. This was extremely painful, with the pain lasting 15-45 minutes. I am wondering how much longer this is going to last? This has happened the last 5 nights. I would also like to add that the cream was very effective at easing the extreme pain I was in."

• Ama...
• September 16, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "If I could post a picture of what this cream did to me! Picture the worst burning EVER! It took several wipes and a shower to get it off my back, and it still had bad pain from the middle to the tailbone area, which was red. I was in SO much pain from this medicine, it felt like my skin was on fire. I tried putting lidocaine spray on it, and the spray just melted onto my skin."

• Lil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "I'm not sure it helped at all, but when I woke up in the middle of the night sweating, the burning sensation it caused was intense! Very painful. An ice pack helped, but I'm afraid to use it again after this."

• Mam...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 21, 2020

For Pain "Well, what can I say? When this cream works, it is a godsend. But it works for my back injury only roughly 30% of the time that I use it (if I’m lucky). It also only works when I’m active, so it is no good as a remedy if I’m laid up in bed with the pain. It seems to work with my body. So it is not the best cream. But, like I said, when it does work, I have some decent relief from my pain."

• Anonymous
• March 26, 2023

Capsaicin topical for Osteoarthritis "Capzasin-HP is a wonderful pain reliever. With a history of inflaming joint pain, this product assists me with coping when I experience pain beyond what my body can handle. The warmth it provides lasts for hours into days. I only use this product when the pain interferes with daily activities. As with any product, read the directions carefully. I always apply using a disposable, non-latex glove."

• Bad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2022

For Pain "I tried this capsicum .10 pain cream, CVS brand. Now my feet-specifically the tops of my feet and my toes' cuticles-have been burning 14/10, bad stinging, redness, and swelling. Wish I didn’t put that on my feet. It did not reduce any pain, it created inflammation, swelling, and has been causing severe pain for 3 hours. I used scrub gloves in the shower, so I assume the chili pepper got a deeper application than it was supposed to. They should have warnings on this. The tops of my feet and toes burning and stinging. I have used soap and cold water, milk, cold water bucket soak for hours, alcohol wipes, ice, cold water bottles. It hurts to walk, and my toes are visibly swollen. I would never use that again and wouldn’t want that to happen to another person. Used this 1-2 times ever."

• Pol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 8, 2022

For Pain "I've got osteoarthritis in both knees. I've had injections, but they don't work. I have asthma, so Doc won't prescribe pain relievers for me. I was in really bad pain in both knees, so I researched online and found capsaicin cream. I asked my GP, and he prescribed it for me. It took a few weeks, but now I'm pain-free. Just don't understand why my GP didn't prescribe it for me in the first place."

• Cat...
• March 30, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "Put this on, and oh my goodness, it burned my skin. I tried to wash it off, and it burned worse... I kid you not! Nine hours after I had applied it, I was laying in bed on my husband's shoulder, and where my elbow was just touching my husband made his skin begin to burn... Nine hours later!!! Sheesh! Brutal!!!"

• Ouc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2022

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "Wow - horrible. I can’t believe that my doctor told me to use this. I have been in pain for hours. I cleaned this off about 8 minutes after applying, as I couldn’t stand it. It is still burning and made the shingles pain even worse than before I put it on. Absolutely awful!"

• ily...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "I have a bad knee that has been burning for a couple of days. I decided to try this and woke up 2 hours later, with a burning sensation. This sensation was so bad, I had to wake up and try to wash that area. Even after washing the area, the burning sensation continued. I would not recommend this to anyone."