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    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Capzasin-HP topical.

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    Condition: Pain associated with Arthritis
    7/14/2011 5:57:17 PM

    Reviewer: krksvlmo, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I agree with every other comment, and that would be I couldn't put my shoes on because it burned like you were pouring 350 degree cooking oil over them. I washed it off changed my socks and shoes and had to go back to work and lasted less than 45 min. before I ripped them off expecting to see burnt flesh. Experiment with very very small amounts or better yet take the $15.00 that I paid at wxlx ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Pain associated with Arthritis
    2/18/2011 6:15:57 AM

    Reviewer: MaggieNeeds1, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I used this cream 2 times during the afternoon.I awoke at 5 AM to a horrible burning to my neck! I immediately applied a cold wash cloth. It felt like someone put a heating pad on top of a sunburn!

    Condition: Pain associated with Arthritis
    2/12/2011 10:35:05 PM

    Reviewer: ?, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I used this stuff on my wife and within minutes she was in bad pain from a burning sensation from the so called medicine . She had to wash the area with soap and water and put burn medicine on it . There should be a recall on it . She is still in pain .

    Condition: Pain associated with Arthritis
    11/3/2010 1:09:51 PM

    Reviewer: Shirley, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    I have osteo and rheumatoid arthritis in my hands. I have used Capzasin for the past week. Not only does it burn badly, but it is impossible to remove once it is applied. I have bathed, washed dishes multiple times and used a variety of cleaners to try to remove it. Nothing works. It helps my lower back at night but I think I will need to discontinue using it on my hands. I will obviously nee ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Pain associated with Arthritis
    5/20/2010 10:39:56 PM

    Reviewer: Katrinakm, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I use this cream faithfully when I get my arthritis pain in my back.It burns terribly but the pain from the burn takes away the arthritis pain & within a day or two I am fine. Always wear rubber gloves when applying this cream as you don't want to get this in your eyes as it burns.I have a high pain tolerance so keep this in mind when using.If you have a low pain tolerance I wouldnt recomm ... Show Full Comment

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