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Capsaicin topical for Neuropathic Pain User Reviews

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

Rating: 4.2

Capsaicin topical has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 6 reviews for the treatment of neuropathic pain. 33% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 67% reported a negative experience.

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

"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."

10 / 10
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  • Jos...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 6, 2020

"Well, I was prescribed this capsaicin 0.075% cream, used it on my feet and legs around 11 pm. By 1 am, my sleep was disrupted by the most insane pain ever. 10 out of 10 pain. I’m a 29-year-old man that was brought to tears. My partner thought someone had died. The shower made it 100% worse! What is this nightmare stuff? This product shouldn’t be available. Blacklist this rubbish and only give it to the people you seriously don’t like! AVOID."

1 / 10
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  • BKa...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 14, 2020

"I had a really bad experience using capsaicin. My husband rubbed it into my shoulder when I had severe tendonitis, thinking it would reduce the pain. It created such severe burning and itching that I had to shower immediately to get it off, and it didn't relieve it. Months later, my husband had severe pain due to trigger finger. Thinking I might have had an allergic reaction, we applied it to his finger. Again, severe burning and itching that caused his sleep to be disrupted. I wrapped a cold washcloth around his finger, and after a while, it started burning again. I threw the rest of the tube in the trash. Big warning: don't use this unless you don't mind severe burning and itching."

1 / 10
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  • jac...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • July 23, 2021

"Works well. I get Qutenza every 3 months. The only problem is it burns for about 2 days afterwards. I am in the UK and was covered by the NHS."

8 / 10
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  • ela...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 28, 2022

"This was prescribed by my doctor. I put it on the side of my face, by my ear, felt as if it was on fire, burning so hot. I am not happy with this cream."

2 / 10
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  • Urs...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 1, 2021

"Set my legs on fire, tenfold. Had to stop using it. Also affected me when I went to the toilet. Ring of fire for real."

3 / 10
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