3 patient evaluations for Capsaicin topical
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Apr 19, 2013 (Started Jul 01, 1998)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for osteoarthritis)
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Side effectsSevere (allergic reaction, itching, itching)
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AdherenceNever taken as prescribed
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BurdenVery hard to take
Advice & Tips:
Test on a small area first! Silly me, I smeared it all over my hands, wrists, and lower arms before testing. I had a major allergic reaction - itching, swelling, etc. - and have never used it again.
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May 15, 2012 (Started Apr 26, 2012)
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EffectivenessSlight (for osteoarthritis)
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EffectivenessNone (for diabetic neuropathy)
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Side effectsSevere (burning sensation in skin)
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenVery hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
My skin was too sensitive to the medicine, but others might get a benifit from it if they can use Ben Gay or something simliar.
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Jul 1, 2006 (Started Jul 01, 2005)
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EffectivenessNone (for pain)
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EffectivenessNone (for osteoarthritis)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
can't remember details
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