Capzasin Arthritis Pain Relief, 1 Fluid Ounces (Pack of 2)

by Capzasin

Product Features

• Contains purified capsaicin, a natural ingredient that penetrates deep to relieve arthritis pain
• Temporarily relieves minor pain associated with arthritis, muscle pain etc.
• Highly potent and also odor Free
• This item is not for sale in Catalina Island

Product Description

Arthritis pain relief. No- mess applicator. Doctor recommended. High potency. Odor free. Purified capsules. Capsaicin 0.35%. No. 1 Pharmacist recommended. Capzasin contains purified capsaicin, a natural ingredient that penetrates deep to relieve arthritis

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.8 x 2.6 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B001GCUAU6
• UPC: 041167751800
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,200 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Life-Saver, March 22, 2009

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Susurration "profmis" (PA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Capzasin Arthritis Pain Relief, 1 Fluid Ounces (Pack of 2) (Health and Beauty)

I tried the Capzasin liquid because I read the report "Complementary and alternative medicines for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia" from the Arthritis Research Campaign. This concluded that Capsaicin was the single most effective alternative medicine treatment for arthritis pain.

This product has me walking again, when the arthritis in my knees was so bad that I could barely stumble from the house to the car. I can truly say that it is nothing short of miraculous. Because it stung a little overnight (see tips below), I discontinued use for a few days. I had forgotten just how much pain I was in before I used Capzasin and it took me a while to figure out that discontinuing its use was why I could not walk properly! Now I am planning trips to the museum and days out - stuff that I would never have planned before using Capzasin. So it really is a miracle pain-reliever for me.

Having tried this for a while, I can give you a few tips:
* The pain relief does not kick in immediately. I used it for a day or two before I noticed that I was walking more easily. By day 4, I was almost pain free. By day 5 I was no longer wearing my knee-braces to work.
* It burns a little when you first apply it, but not badly. Think antiseptic - that's how it feels.
* Wear rubber gloves when applying. Even with the "mess-free" applicator, you need to rub the liquid in. The liquid runs down your hands and seeps into every pore. It will leave your hands burning gently for almost a day. Not painful, but a bit irritating!
* Don't touch your nose or eyes until you have washed your hands thoroughly. You really don't want chili pepper in your eyes ...
* It burns again later when you sweat, even if you applied it hours ago. This can be bad if you have used it a lot (which I did at first). So don't overdo the applications, thinking that you can make it work faster(!). Use it once a day at first.
* Don't give up if the burning sensation comes back late at night. Because it burns when you sweat, it kept me awake for the first couple of nights, but it was *so* worth it! The burning was bad at first, but it wore off after the first 4-5 days; now I hardly notice it.
* It can seep into fabrics and braces if you get hot. I made the mistake of applying this just before putting on my knee-braces at bedtime - don't believe that dry-to-the-touch means that it won't transfer if you sweat! I had to wash the braces before I could wear them again, as they stung really badly when in contact with my skin. But I have not noticed this with my clothes, so I suspect it is just because the knee-braces made me hot.
* Don't breathe in the vapor if you are sensitive to dust, etc. I developed a bad cough for a day or two after inhaling the vapor -- now I just lean well away as I apply it.

In conclusion: I have given a lot of "cons" above, but it is still so worth it for the pain relief - I have my life back!

Also read the excellent advice in Once in a while's review for Capzasin-HP Arthritis Relief Topical Analgesic Cream, .1-Percent Capsaicin, 1.5-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 2). That product is a higher potency gel - the reviewer advised readers to start with a lower potency until you are used to the "burn." I did not realize that this was a High Potency formulation until after I had used it for a couple of weeks. Which may explain the burn-in period ... :-)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than pain pills, August 6, 2009

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ebok (TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Capzasin Arthritis Pain Relief, 1 Fluid Ounces (Pack of 2) (Health and Beauty)

I have had chronic lower back pain from arthritis (bulging disks) for over 10 years. When I tried capsaicin last year for the first time I was amazed at how well it works.
I am now able to garden and swim for exercise for the first time in 4+ years. I don't like the cream because even if I wash my hands immediately after applying I still have some mild burning and tingling for most of the day. When I found the liquid that has an applicator I tried that and find that it helps as much as the cream but I no longer have the side effects on my hands.
I, too, have noticed that I can have tingling in the back of my throat if not some respiratory symptoms as described in the most critical review here. However, I have found that it is directly proportional to how much I use. So if I am careful with how much I apply in the a.m. I no longer have those symptoms. Most, if not all, of the topical complementary and alternative liquids, etc, can have systemic side effects similar to capsaicin so this is not an unusual side effect.
If I apply this in the a.m. (which I do) and then go out in the sun during that day my back burns very, very much! (But I don't mean sunburn, I mean the burn feeling.) So I have learned to plan better and not use it in the a.m. if I am going outside. I also don't apply it before bed because it burns too much when I am lying on my back. I also have tried it on my knee (due to arthritis and 2 surgeries) but it burned too much. I suspect I put too much on but since I have Voltaren gel (prescription gel like the anti-inflammatory oral med Voltaren, or diclofenac = generic name) I have no need for capsaicin on my knee.
Not everyone tolerates capsaicin, usually from the burning effect, but it has been a great help in increasing my activity and my quality of life without the systemic side effects of Lortab, aka Vicodin.
There is a prescription strength capsaicin but it is even stronger than what is over the counter so I have opted not to use that since the OTC works so well.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works well, average price, July 1, 2009

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Roger Gerber "rogger" (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Capzasin Arthritis Pain Relief, 1 Fluid Ounces (Pack of 2) (Health and Beauty)

Capsaicin is a great product for some aches and pains. The vast majority of people experience a little burning sensation, mostly on first use. An unfortunate few experience an intense burning sensation, so cannot use the product. Those who can use it have to experiment to determine what aches and pains this topical pain killer will reach in their body. When and where it works, it's great because, unlike most analgesics, side effects are virtually nil. The only problem is misapplication: if you get the stuff on your fingers and then touch a sensitive area, such as your eye, you'll experience several minutes of stinging discomfort. For that reason, these capsaicin applicators are much better than tubes of capsaicin cream because you don't have to apply the product with your fingers.