Capzasin-HP User Reviews & Ratings

• Mil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2020

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "I bought this Capzasin-HP yesterday and tried it for my post-neuralgia shingles pain. I was very disappointed in it as it caused more pain, and my skin looked scalded where I applied it. I had to wash it off after 15 minutes due to the intense burning and apply aloe vera gel three times in order to get relief. I feel it was a waste of my money just to try it as it was recommended. This should be removed from shelves and not sold as I cringe to think of a small child having this used on them. The burning was intense."

• mus...
• July 19, 2010

For Osteoarthritis "I prefer the initial pain of application to the pain in my spine, hip, and legs. Be careful going out in the sun, even the day after application, some residual effects will be felt. Wear latex or plastic gloves when applying, and wash your hands after applying. If you touch a part of your body that has Capzasin on it, be sure to rewash your hands and DO NOT touch your eyes without washing your hands!"

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

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."

• Kay...
• July 17, 2019

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."

• Peg...
• September 8, 2018

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."

• Mel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "All 10 of my toes have felt broken for 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 9 pm, I put gloves on and massaged Capzasin-HP onto each toe. I put on loose socks and eventually went to bed around 11:30 pm. I just woke up at 1:25 am 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 minutes later, I am burning again severely. I called the Sanofi Medical complaint line, and they're closed with no room for a message. I am so annoyed."

• Nik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2020

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 the 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."

• Ter...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2020

For Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy "I've tried everything, so I thought I'd try 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 hours, and I'm seriously so annoyed. My ankle still hurts, and I'm still on fire!!!!"

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

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."

• Anonymous
• March 26, 2023

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."

• mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2016

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "I used this when I had shingles for the pain. Now I use it for seborrhea. It burns like the dickens but then numbs. Itching stops."