What is Capsaicin topical?
CATEGORY: Over the Counter Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Capsaicin topicalBrand:
Capsaicin is a topical analgesic used in the treatment of pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, diabetic neuropathy, and some postsurgical pain.
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How do members experience Capsaicin topical?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteoarthritis | 551 | 38 | |
| Diabetic neuropathy | 119 | 2 | |
| Pain | 28 | 10 | |
| Muscle and joint pain | 5 | 3 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 2 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Burning sensation in skin | 11 | |
| Burning sensation | 9 | |
| Burning pain | 2 | |
| Burning sensation in tongue | 1 | |
| Feeling hot/overheating | 1 | |
| Itching | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 16 | |
| Moderate | 9 | |
| Mild | 7 | |
| None | 17 |
Member evaluations
FibroMom63
evaluated on Apr 19, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for osteoarthritis: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
Snorkie
evaluated on May 15, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for osteoarthritis: Slight
- Side effects: Severe
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