What is Capsaicin topical?
Category: Over the Counter Drugs
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Capsaicin is a topical analgesic used in the treatment of pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, diabetic neuropathy, and some postsurgical pain.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteoarthritis | 553 | 38 | |
| Diabetic neuropathy | 117 | 2 | |
| Pain | 29 | 11 | |
| Muscle and joint pain | 5 | 3 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 2 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 16 | |
| Moderate | 10 | |
| Mild | 8 | |
| None | 15 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Capsaicin topical
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Burning sensation in skin | 12 | |
| Burning sensation | 10 | |
| Burning pain | 2 | |
| Burning sensation in tongue | 1 | |
| Feeling hot/overheating | 1 | |
| Itching | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Capsaicin topical
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 32 | |
| Side effects too severe | 25 | |
| Other | 12 | |
| Doctor's advice | 5 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 2 | |
| Expense | 2 | |
| Personal research | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Capsaicin topical
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 34 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 10 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 13 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 3 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 2 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 2 | |
| 10 years or more | 2 |
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