Capsaicin topical for Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

• Gir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2021

"I was told by my Dr. to use this medication for sciatic nerve pain. I applied a small amount to my right hip and outer thigh area around 10 PM and immediately felt the warmth. I proceeded to lay down for the night. During the night I woke up several times with burning pain and had to remove my blanket from the applied area. Woke up at 6 AM to shower for work, and during my shower, I felt like there was boiling water being poured down my leg. I had to finish my shower with cold water (leg was still on fire). I could not touch the applied area, and this means putting my pants on for work. I thought about going to urgent care but put some shorts on and headed to work. Five hours later, I am still on fire!! I myself will NEVER use this medication again!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2025

"This is amazing. I use it on the back of my neck and right up through the hairline when I start having a migraine. This is a genuine migraine, not just a headache. Because I am unable to take triptans, the pain of them is almost impossible to control. The first couple of times I did it, it burned like very bad sunburn and also left the skin looking red like sunburn, but it significantly reduced migraine pain (which was much, much worse). After the first few times, the amount of burning sensation has decreased to the point where it is more like a warmth that is actually quite pleasant. Apparently, putting a very small amount on the inside of your nostrils is meant to help with migraine, but this works for me, and I would be anxious to put it on the delicate skin of my nostrils. A note to others: dairy products contain casein which help neutralize capsaicin on skin - soak in milk or yogurt - water or alcohol won't work. WEAR GLOVES so you don't get it in your eyes rubbing them."

• Ano...
• July 31, 2018

"I had a fracture of 10th vertebrae and had great sensitivity to anything touching my back in that area. My bra band caused particular pain. Because of this location, my husband applied Axain to my back, washing his hands well after doing this."

• jon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2020

Capsaicin topical "I injured my shoulder 3 weeks ago, and a customer at my restaurant gave Capzasin-HP Arthritis Formula to me to try, and never, I mean ever again, will I use it. It feels like a bad burn, wow, what a horrible product. 3 showers and a half bottle of Aveeno lotion improved the burning 50 percent maybe. 3 hours later, my shoulder still burns, and it has left welts and blisters on my shoulder!!!"

• Cra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2022

Capsaicin topical "I am an RN and Sloan has been great for muscle aches and back pain from long days at work. I also have a right rotator cuff issue due to aging 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 hands well after application if you do not use gloves, which I highly recommend doing. If you like the heat and cool theory, just use the liniment then use a cool cloth after. A little goes a long way!"

• AKl...
• June 1, 2014

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

• Pes...
• 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."

• Ext...
• February 6, 2016

Capsaicin topical "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."

• suz...
• April 1, 2016

"This product was horrible. Had a bad reaction, a huge rash on my back, and soon painful. Do not use it."

• Jen...
• 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!"

• Rk3...
• August 5, 2017

"Horrible! It left me with burns! I was up all through the night trying to get this off of my knees, it gave me extreme burning sensations. Do not recommend!"

• Anonymous
• October 6, 2020

"Worst medicine I have used in my life."

• Ger...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2023

Capsaicin topical "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."

• Ver...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 3, 2025

Capsaicin topical "It helps pain. I gotta use a huge amount, though. Yes, it burns, but it helps. Apply it with rubber gloves. Then I wash my hands well with dish soap."

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

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

• Jun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2020

Capsaicin topical "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."