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Capsaicin topical and Swelling: What Users Say

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Swelling: mentioned by 5 users (3.4%)

Based on user experiences from 149 Capsaicin topical reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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burning 69.8%
pain 8.7%
redness 5.4%
stinging 4.0%
itching 3.4%
swelling 3.4%
chest pain 2.7%
rash 2.7%
severe pain 2.0%

Reviews for Capsaicin topical

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Commonly mentioned side effects
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  • October 16, 2018

Capsaicin topical for Pain "I used Capzasin HP cream on my ankle and knee after a hard day's work. This cream has me on fire, and there is no relief. I tried washing it off, and it only made it worse. I have redness, swelling, and feel like my skin is on fire! And there is no relief! I do not recommend anyone to use this cream. It only causes more pain!"

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  • September 8, 2018

Capsaicin topical 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."

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  • 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."

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  • 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."

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  • September 28, 2021

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "The pharmacist said to try this for shingles pain. The pain was so much worse. It turned red, swelled, and was on fire. Should never be used for shingles ever."

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