Salonpas Pain Patch for Muscle Pain User Reviews (Page 3)
Salonpas Pain Patch has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 73 reviews for the treatment of Muscle Pain. 38% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 51% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Salonpas Pain Patch
- Anonymous
- February 9, 2019
"My grandma and my husband both had a chemical burn from this product."
- drags
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 22, 2018
"Cannot rate the effectiveness of this product as they don't stick to my skin have wasted 10$ and will never buy again."
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- Jimig
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 15, 2020
"I go this for back pain, and I could not get the patch to stay on. It seemed to help while it was on. But would not stay. I did clean skin before application."
- Mbano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 16, 2018
"Major chemical burn!! In 2 locations!! I have used these before and no problem?! Now I have joint pain and chemical burn pain!! ☹️☹️"
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- Joe
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 25, 2019
"Total waste of time and money. Do not buy. Did not do anything,junk"
- Malish
- December 8, 2017
"I have used the patches for 15 years. Somebody got the bright idea to change the material - probably bought out by another company and they don't stick at all. Waste of money. So sad."
- Teevguy
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 1, 2019
"Useless patches that you can’t get on without wrinkles in the patch or having it fold over. I like the patches my friend brings me from China. First and last time I will ever try Salonpas."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 26, 2019
"I tried these for the first time today and they worked wonders on my muscle pain...My experience has been super positive..."
- Anonymous
- May 7, 2021
"Another rip off from the medical business people; unable to use it as it only wadded up into a ball. If I can't get it to stay in shape in front of me, how am I supposed to get it onto my back?"
- jbano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 25, 2019
"These patches are worthless. They fell like a cold wet sponge. No heat. No relief."
- Nonne
- November 29, 2017
"10-15 min after applying, face started swelling, did not feel good. Had to be given Benadryl injection"
- Still...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 8, 2022
"You might as well just take a baby aspirin, Salonpas patches are worthless"
- belie...
- October 25, 2020
"Salonpas Patches are great and I think they work, and stick perfectly. Perfect for relieving the pain. Thankful for them!"
- Rbear
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 8, 2021
"Did nothing for pain, gave me a bad burn where patch was and I only had on for 1 1/2 hrs. Product doesn't work, save your $ don't buy."
- Karen
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 6, 2021
"Bad.. Does not stick. Applied and starts curling before I could get to bedroom..waste..This was not just one time problem. Used product years ago little holes those stayed on. Not solid ones."
- JB Br...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 6, 2022
"These patches don’t stick so are worthless. They wrinkle up and curl shortly after I apply them. They are awful!!!"
- SGWal...
- February 1, 2018
"I highly recommend the Salonpas patch. It gives hours of relief.I used on low back pain."
- Popol...
- January 30, 2021
"I had a bad reaction to the patch. My lips and tongue went numb ,very bad taste in mouth. I got very tired. I do not think I can take it again. I applied it to my hip, no skin reaction."
- Micky
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 10, 2019
"Bought this patch and it does not stick at all - tried 2 patches without success - waste of money"
- taklai
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 17, 2018
"patch worthless, doesn't work"
- socalcg
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 21, 2022
"It does absolutely nothing for my pain in shoulder and neck no matter how many I use. Complete waste of money! They do give me a headache because of the strong smell. Terrible product!"
- Steph...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 11, 2022
"I have tried this product several times on several areas and they never work."
- Sured...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 3, 2022
"I have been using these for several years for muscle strains,and even a stiff neck. I find that if they are going to help, you know it with in a minute. I keep these on hand always."
- chico
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- October 6, 2021
"I love the pain relief I get from this product, but taking it off is painful. It would be better if it was a little less sticky?"
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