Salonpas Pain Patch for Muscle Pain User Reviews (Page 3)
Reviews for Salonpas Pain Patch
- Mim...
- February 22, 2020
"The small patches with methyl salicylate work great! The large patches with lidocaine do nothing, don’t stick, and are pretty much a waste of time and money."
- Anonymous
- February 9, 2019
"My grandma and my husband both had a chemical burn from this product."
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- dra...
- 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."
- Mba...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 16, 2018
"Major chemical burn! In 2 locations! I have used these before and had no problem! Now I have joint pain and chemical burn pain! ☹️☹️"
- Mal...
- 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."
- Jim...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 15, 2020
"I got 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 the skin before application."
- Joe...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 25, 2019
"Total waste of time and money. Do not buy. Did not do anything, junk."
- 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?"
- bel...
- October 25, 2020
"Salonpas patches are great, and I think they work and stick perfectly. Perfect for relieving the pain. Thankful for them!"
- Non...
- November 29, 2017
"10-15 min after applying, face started swelling, did not feel good. Had to be given Benadryl injection."
- Tee...
- 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."
- jba...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 25, 2019
"These patches are worthless. They feel like a cold, wet sponge. No heat. No relief."
- Kar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 6, 2021
"Bad. Does not stick. Applied and starts curling before I could get to the bedroom. Waste. This was not just one time problem. Used product years ago, little holes, those stayed on. Not solid ones."
- Rbe...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 8, 2021
"Did nothing for pain, gave me a bad burn where the patch was, and I only had it on for 1 1/2 hours. Product doesn't work, save your money, don't buy."
- Sti...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 8, 2022
"You might as well just take a baby aspirin. Salonpas patches are worthless."
- Pop...
- 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."
- tak...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 17, 2018
"Patch worthless, doesn't work."
- Sur...
- 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 within a minute. I keep these on hand always."
- chi...
- 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 were a little less sticky."
- Eln...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 19, 2022
"Does nothing at all for my bad knee. Waste of money, sorry but I will never buy it again. Nothing seems to work for me. I give up."
- Anonymous
- October 31, 2023
"I had difficulty applying the patch to my back, ended up discarding it in frustration. It was my first time purchasing, it will be my last."
- SGW...
- February 1, 2018
"I highly recommend the Salonpas patch. It gives hours of relief. I used it on low back pain."
- Jef...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 12, 2021
"Really good at maintaining proper back."
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