Zostrix for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy User Reviews
- Anonymous
- February 11, 2010
"Tried it for foot pain, diabetic neuropathy, terrible results. Pain increased, had to wash it off. Wash your hands very well after use, even if you don't see the cream on your hands, some residue may still exist, and if you get it in your eyes, it will really burn."
- Ido...
- August 17, 2016
"It was prescribed for hot, burning, painful feet. I tried it several times trying to get used to it. Every time I used it, it would cause extreme pain in the feet. My feet would turn red, like it had been in a fire, and would burn like it had been in a fire. I could not get used to that pain, and it didn't seem to be working anyway. I finally stopped it and threw the rest of it out."
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"I had severe diabetic neuropathy that even 600 mg of gabapentin couldn't touch. I tried this cream once, had no burning side effects at all, just a slight warm sensation. It worked so well that I was able to sleep through the night for the first time in months. I now use it 3-4 times a day. Unbelievable results for me. I swear by this stuff. I went from not being able to have any blankets or breezes on my feet to sleeping with however many blankets and fans I want!"