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Capsaicin

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9 Effectiveness

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Common Uses:

This medication is used to reduce fever and treat pain and/or inflammation caused by various conditions like arthritis, back pain, headache, menstrual cramps, minor injuries, toothache etc.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Black, bloody, or tarry stools;
Chest pain;
Dark urine;
Loss of appetite;
Low fever;
Nausea;
Problems with vision or balance;
Shortness of breath;
Slurred speech;
Stomach pain;

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people with the following conditions:
Asthma
Cardiovascular diseases;
Hepatic conditions like liver failure and cirrhosis;
Renal conditions like renal failure;
Stomach ulcers or bleeding;
Might cause severe allergic reactions that may include hives, facial swelling,
asthma or wheezing, and shock;
This drug contains an NSAID that could cause severe stomach bleeding.

Drug Interactions:
Aspirin;
Coumadin;
Diuretics;
Lithium;
Methotrexate;
Steroids.

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Ibuprofen	7.27	6.08	1.32	350
Aleve	7.06	6.16	1.12	110
Advil	6.97	5.81	0.77	375
Vicodin	6.53	6.21	4.16	139
Tylenol	6.51	5.32	0.88	536
Capsaicin	0	0	0	0

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Effectiveness of Capsaicin by Condition

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Arthritis & Joint Support

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Effectiveness on "Arthritis & Joint Support"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Capsaicin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	80%	20%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	80%	20%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	80%	20%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	80%	0%	20%
Confidence	0%	0%	60%	40%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	60%	0%	40%
Digestion	0%	0%	80%	0%	20%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	20%	60%	20%
Energy	0%	0%	80%	0%	20%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	80%	0%	20%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	60%	40%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	20%	20%	60%
Patience	0%	0%	60%	40%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	80%	20%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	60%	20%	20%
Sleep	0%	0%	0%	60%	40%
Stress Level	0%	0%	40%	40%	20%

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Commonly Reported Capsaicin Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Fatigue	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%

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User Comments about Capsaicin

04 Jul 2011	I use this for my arthritis pain sometimes, and it really relieves everything quickly, it penetrates deeply which is a really good thing —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
15 Jun 2011	I use trixacin hp 0.074% cream and it does wonders for my pain, im glad the doctor prescribed this medication for me becaue it does what it says, im thankful for a medication like this made, even though their are a lot of other medications used for pain but I personally like this one. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
05 Jul 2010	I started using capsaicin cream for my joint pain. Before, I could not raise my knee at all, but now I can. But still, If I do not rub the cream on my knees , I will resent the pain. Another side effect of that medication is that it gives me allergies all around my back. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use