How do members experience Capsaicin topical?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Osteoarthritis 552 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

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 16
Moderate 9
Mild 7
None 17

Member evaluations

Snorkie

evaluated on May 15, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for osteoarthritis: Slight
  • Side effects: Severe

FibroMom63

evaluated on Apr 19, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for osteoarthritis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Severe