Salonpas Pain Patch User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)
Salonpas Pain Patch has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 132 reviews on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 44% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Salonpas Pain Patch
- Ann...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 3, 2020
For Osteoarthritis "Did absolutely nothing."
- Non...
- November 29, 2017
For Muscle Pain "10-15 min after applying, face started swelling, did not feel good. Had to be given Benadryl injection."
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- Tee...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 1, 2019
For Muscle Pain "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
For Muscle Pain "I tried these for the first time today, and they worked wonders on my muscle pain. My experience has been super positive."
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- July 29, 2021
For Osteoarthritis "The patch works very well. Problem is they don’t stick. I have to put paper tape over it. It doesn’t stretch either."
- Bec...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 28, 2021
For Osteoarthritis "I have used Salonpas for years. The last box I bought no longer sticks to my skin. I will have to buy the off brand."
- Rar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 20, 2021
For Osteoarthritis "After weeks or months of pain, I need more relief. Found it did nothing for my pain. My lower back pain also triggers restless leg syndrome, horrible night!"
- jba...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 25, 2019
For Muscle Pain "These patches are worthless. They feel like a cold, wet sponge. No heat. No relief."
- Kel...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 30, 2019
"Worthless for sciatica pain. Burns terribly when applied, stinks, and no pain relief. Threw in the trash!"
- Kar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 6, 2021
For Muscle Pain "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
For Muscle Pain "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."
- Que...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 3, 2021
For Osteoarthritis "Worthless. No relief whatsoever. Patch rubs against clothing and ends up in a ball. No wonder there is no money back if dissatisfied. Seems like a scam!"
- Sti...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 8, 2022
For Muscle Pain "You might as well just take a baby aspirin. Salonpas patches are worthless."
- Pop...
- January 30, 2021
For Muscle Pain "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
For Muscle Pain "Patch worthless, doesn't work."
- Sur...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 3, 2022
For Muscle Pain "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
For Muscle Pain "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
For Muscle Pain "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
For Muscle Pain "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."
- Del...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 24, 2024
For Osteoarthritis "Absolutely amazing! I will make sure that I always have them."
- Mdw...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 28, 2020
For Osteoarthritis "These are terrible, I thought I would give them another try since it's been a couple of years, no relief whatsoever. Terrible."
- SGW...
- February 1, 2018
For Muscle Pain "I highly recommend the Salonpas patch. It gives hours of relief. I used it on low back pain."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 9, 2022
For Osteoarthritis "Back pain. Helps with pain but keeps falling off when sleeping or sitting. Was the formula changed? Must use tape to keep it in place."
- MGB...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 6, 2025
"I love these patches. They're the only thing that helps my facet arthritis and nerve pain. They work within minutes, and when I put them on, they stay on until I remove them, usually 8+ hours later."
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For Muscle Pain "Salonpas patches are great, and I think they work and stick perfectly. Perfect for relieving the pain. Thankful for them!"