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Capsaicin topical for Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

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

Capsaicin topical has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 58 reviews for the treatment of Pain. 40% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 48% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Capsaicin topical

  • Polly
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 8, 2022

"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 on line and found capsicin cream, I asked GP and he prescribed it for me, 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"

10 / 10
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  • Agnes
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 5, 2021

"It did wonders for my shingles pain and now using it for plantar fasciitis. Yes, it did burn some, especially initially when my body would warm up (the intensity wears off, as the manufacturer says, with time). But it did completely redirect my attention from pain to warmth, which I found mostly pleasant. Also: it is great for plantar fasciitis (though not a cure)."

10 / 10
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  • Kwixo...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • August 26, 2021

"A very effective treatment for osteoarthritis which I have in my fingers and thumbs. You have to ignore the burning that comes with it being it's only temporary. It also might take a few days to take effect."

10 / 10
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  • Crazy...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 2, 2022

Sloan's Liniment (capsaicin) "I am an RN and Sloane has been great for muscle aches and back pain from long days at work. I also have a right rotator cuff issue due to ageing etc. and it has helped with the ache from this condition. Be careful when first using the liniment oil as the heat can be intense. Be SURE to wash your hand well after application if your do not use gloves which I highly recommend doing. If you like Heat and Cool theory, just use the liniment then use a cool cloth after. A little goes a long way!"

8 / 10
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  • AKlab...
  • June 1, 2014

"Worked well the first time. If you have severe burning like I had my second time, milk applied provides instant relief."

6 / 10
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  • Pessa
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 17, 2019

"This stuff is HORRIBLE even a tiny drop will BURN for DAYS. Never, ever, ever use this. It's horrid"

1 / 10
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  • Extreme...
  • February 6, 2016

Capzasin (capsaicin) "I put on this medication for muscle pain and within ten minutes the burning sensation got extremely bad my skin was very red and the burning was unbearable, worst experience ever."

1 / 10
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  • suze
  • April 1, 2016

"this product was horrible. had a bad reaction, a huge rash on my back and soon painful. do not use it"

1 / 10
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  • Jenny
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 4, 2020

"the capsaicin cream burned and I couldn't get it to stop! I washed the areas but still some burning!"

1 / 10
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  • Rk34
  • August 5, 2017

"Horrible!!!! It left me with burns! I was up all thro the night trying to get this off of my knees, it gave me extreme burning sensations. DO NOT RECOMMEND!"

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • October 6, 2020

"Worst medicine I have used in my life"

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 27, 2020

"Burns so bad I want to cry so unbearable should be illegal to sell"

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  • Juniper
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 30, 2020

Zostrix (capsaicin) "I used this on my back. It did nothing most of the time. But then I'd be a little more active and it would suddenly heat up. Weird. Unimpressed."

2 / 10
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  • Gerry...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 22, 2023

Salonpas-Hot (capsaicin) "These pads are nearly impossible to put on by yourself, the minute you take them off the backing they stick to themselves. Rendering them useless. Really need a better way to administer."

4 / 10
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  • Pelly
  • February 11, 2021

Zostrix (capsaicin) "5 stars "

9 / 10
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