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(also known as Capsaicin)
Capsaicin is used to help relieve a certain type of pain known as neuralgia. Capsaicin is also used to temporarily help relieve the pain from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. This medicine will not cure any of these conditions.
Neuralgia is a pain from the nerves near the surface of your skin. This pain... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Shingles | 26 |
88% |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 12 |
42% |
| Chronic Pain | 2 |
100% |
| Depression | 2 |
100% |
| Arthritis | 2 |
50% |
Overall, 76% (46
Members)
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Zostrix Reviews
Somewhat Helpful
It works pretty good. The problem I have with it is that because I have Shingles on my face and I still scratch somewhat when using it, I get it on my fingers and then I touch other parts of my face and it burns.
Somewhat Helpful
MCTD, and recurring shingles
Somewhat Helpful
Worked at first but not now.
Somewhat Helpful
Mildly helpful.
Somewhat Helpful
it seems to burn when i sweat.
Somewhat Helpful
Use in a cream
Too Soon To Tell
The pain/itching/burning has seem to have gotten worse. I have been on the meds for 4 days now.
Considering
The only thing is the mess. I don't like creams.
Not Working
gave me a chemical burn :( not recommended for sensitve skin..
Not Working
burned my skin real bad! it hurt!
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Discussions
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Zostrix as a creme for neropathy
Yes I have RSD. It's in my feet and lower back and it sucks. I am on morphine and oxycoton. My lovely wife comes home with this miracle creme. ... [More] -
Capsaicin
I'm having marginal success with the topical, although you do have to be really careful with it! RosanneA, how long did you try the pills? [More] -
Capsaicin
yes I just bought the caplets the others day and it didnt help me at all. [More] -
Capsaicin
Yep, not many people stick with it. It is too painful (topically I tried it) . Especially when you accidentally rub it in your eyes! I can't touch my ... [More] -
Capsaicin
Has anyone tried capsaicin (cayenne) either topically or orally for pain? [More]
