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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Zostrix takes time to work - HOT? Yes! Sep 27, 2010
By Christopher Gordon
"cmgventura11"
I agree with another review here that Zostrix is very hot, at first. When I first used it I also felt like it was a waste of money, but then I gave it another try. The heat is definitely uncomfortable but with time that effect lessens. My rheumatologist says that continued use with Capsaicin will desensitize the affected areas. I have fibromyalgia, so I hurt all the time, any help is desired, so I try many products. I have found Capsaicin (which Zostrix contains) in conjunction with "Ben-Gay" type medications (containing Menthol and Methyl Salicylate), helps give some pain relief. It hasn't afforded me incredible pain relief, but it helps so I will continue using it. I also use the hot wax tubs for my hands. I wouldn't use Zostrix on the hands since touching sensitive parts of the face and body can really hurt if Zostrix is put there. Be very careful not to get it in eyes, nose, etc. I wash up completely after applying cream.
11 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Z Is Zizzling Hot, Relief Is Not! Mar 17, 2007
By J. Nowicki
"The Boss and Mrs. B."
Zostrix HP is very much the XXX strength formula! Hours after use I was still feeling the burn without experiencing relief. Bought on the recommendation of my doctor, and after using it, I, who can tolerate quite a bit of heat, don't know as I would buy it again. Whatever you do, please be careful and do not touch your eyes or nose. I tried to change my rating to one star but it wouldn't register. ~ Mrs. B.
UPDATE: April 13, 2007: From too hot to nothing at all!
I tried the Zostrix HP Analgesic Cream again, this time rubbing a generous amount on my aching hand and wrist, hoping for some relief. Unfortunately, relief was not to be had by using the Zostrix HP! Zilch! Nothing! Nada! Not even heat! What gives with that?
Thank goodness, for my 'Bucky Hotties Hand Warmer Mitt'! I heated it in the micro until it was, indeed, a 'Hotties' both in name and in actuality, put it on covering my hand and wrist, and even then, the only heat I felt was that of the 'Bucky Hotties Mitt'. The Mitt was the only thing that soothed the aching. If I could, I would give the Zostrix HP absolutelty NO stars at all. ~ Mrs. B.
April 14, 2007: Tried it yet again, this time on my shoulder with the same results as yesterday! I'm done, I gave it three good tries and it's still 'good for nothing'! Now they owe me stars!~ Mrs. B.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Product is amazing Jul 16, 2011
By John Lewis
Product is amazing, but beware of the instructions. This product works better than most and you will feel the heat as soon as you start up any activity. Make sure to let the part of the body breathe and not cover it!
Major Pain Reduction Product May 20, 2012
By tqsupport
"Ed"
I developed a damaged quad & calf nerve after hip surgery with flaming nerves that were terrible. At the recommendation of a Dr., he told me to use the product for at least 14 days. After reading some of the negative reviews, I proceeded slowly, using the .025 strength for a week. It was fairly mild on my leg, and I definitely felt some improvement after a few days - so I then went to the .075 strength. After three weeks, I'm happy to say that most of the time, I have little pain unless you aggravate the skin from working outside, etc. Sweating can bring on some pain, I think from opening the pores. One time, my leg became red-colored and I had to place a cold wash cloth on the area, which relieved it immediately.
I use a cut-off rubber finger tip to apply it three times a day. After showering in the morning, I wait a couple of hours and don't have any excessive burning from the application. It's been great for me! Suggestion: When showering, consider the use of two wash cloths: one for the affected area only, to avoid burning in areas you don't expect.
Ouch! It got on my eye Apr 24, 2012
By Xotic
I was having some muscle soreness due to over exertion and bengay wasn't really cutting it. Also, the smell of bengay is pretty awful right? Smells like old Asians or something (I'm Asian so it's okay). For pain relief I would have to say Zostrix is one of the better topical ointments I've tried, it even comes with nifty application pads so I don't have to touch the cream, not because the cream smells but because it burns. It's made with capsaicin extract, the essence of spice. Be sure to heed the warnings on the product, I wanted to see how bad it would actually burn after a hot shower and I was writhing in burning agony for a good hour or so (not worth it). Did I forget to mention that it's odor free?! That means I can apply this cream at any time and go out into public without worrying about the way I smell.
I wanted to rate this product a 5 because I think I have found my new after workout pain relief cream. However, the only gripe I have about this product is the price. It's around 20 bucks for a 56.6g tube, I could probably get a few tubes of bengay and bathe in it for that price. Keeping the price in consideration in hard economic times, I'm only going to rate this product a 4.
If you're curious as to why the product burns more after a shower, allow me to give a brief explanation. In the case of a hot shower, the steam and heat causes your pores to open up and this creates a higher sensitivity to the capsaicin extract. As for a cold shower, I would imagine it would do the opposite and close your pores so the cream would be less effective (I'm not sure about this one, don't take my word for it, but don't go and try it).
Just to be sure, make sure you follow all the instructions on the box! ALWAYS!
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