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17 People found this comment helpful

They work GREAT. No side-effects.Do not apply on the exact same spot too often or can irritate skin. I buy them at Costco and the price difference as opposed to the drug chain stores is a big deal. I highly recommend.

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8 People found this comment helpful

Have used this product off and on for years however this time I put 4 of these patches on my back thinking it would cover all the area. This increased my back pain to the point of almost went to the hospital. DO NOT USE MORE THAN ONE PATCH THIS SHOULD BE ON WARNING. DO NOT USE MORE THAN 8 HRS IN ANY ONE DAY WARNING, AND DO NOT USE WITH ANY OTHER CREAM PAIN OINTMENTS. I ripped them all off called m...

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ondyg | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/23/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I used this product according to the label, and it caused my skin to burn and peel off. There was no relief whatsoever.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/19/2014
Condition: Pain associated with Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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Great product. Definitely gets the job done. It actually doesn't take long to start working, definitely gave me the relief of my terrible pains in my legs and back.

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Mac | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/7/2014
Condition: Nerve Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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Pain Relief, warm and 24 hr lasting

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/4/2014
Condition: Pain associated with Arthritis
Overall rating 1.0
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Purchased this product for pain relief...no relief whatsoever.

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God is Good | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
7/23/2014
Condition: Pain associated with Arthritis
Overall rating 4.7
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This medicine has helped me considerably. I am a Nursing Assistant and it helps me to get through the day without alot of pain. I would definitely recommend to others in pain.

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dianah | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
5/3/2014
Condition: Sprains and Strains
Overall rating 5.0
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Miscellaneous muscle aches and pains work every time.

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JZinWASH | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/1/2014
Condition: Pain associated with Arthritis
Overall rating 4.7
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Arthritis / Subacromial (shoulder) bursitis. For the last 3 years, other than corticosteroid injections the Salonpas pads and Salonpas gel are the ONLY OTC product I've found that can or will provide relief. During the day the pain is tolerable but at night there's NO sleep without these products. For me, Salonpas products are excellent and I highly recommend them to all my friends and family.

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Donna | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
2/4/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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After having just about tried everything for the pain in my shoulder because of bursitis, I am pleasantly surprised on how effective this patch works, within minutes the pain had gone. I highly recommend this product

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kachina | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/5/2013
Condition: Pain associated with Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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this is the best pain reliever for my osteoarthritis in my back I have ever used

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ChkDveuja | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/19/2013
Condition: Sprains and Strains
Overall rating 5.0
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Most of the other objections I read re: this med. is written in the cautions right on the package. It has been a great adjunct to the anti-inflammatory drugs I take, in that I don't need to take them as often or as much, most of the time. Costco is the most price effective.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
7/26/2013
Condition: Backache
Overall rating 5.0
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Its the best and dont know where I would be with out it. Thanks Salonpas Gel

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
6/25/2013
Condition: Nerve Pain
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/18/2013
Condition: Backache
Overall rating 5.0
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Henrietta | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/28/2013
Condition: Nerve Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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It helps with pain but I started using two at a time in stead of just one as it says on package. Well in less than a week I developed welts all over my body. I think it's because I used it too much. I am going to get off of them and then use one at a time and see if I still break out.

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kelly | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/16/2013
Condition: Backache
Overall rating 1.7
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Have used this product off and on for years however this time I put 4 of these patches on my back thinking it would cover all the area. This increased my back pain to the point of almost went to the hospital. DO NOT USE MORE THAN ONE PATCH THIS SHOULD BE ON WARNING. DO NOT USE MORE THAN 8 HRS IN ANY ONE DAY WARNING, AND DO NOT USE WITH ANY OTHER CREAM PAIN OINTMENTS. I ripped them all off called my pharmacist washed my back and the horrible pain subsided. Pharmacist warned me of using only one at a time. I was crying from the back pain, took 2 advil stopped patches and better. Package is not clear on how many patches at one time to use or using continually. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/11/2012
Condition: Pain associated with Arthritis
Overall rating 1.7
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I thought this was supposed to be "hot". I feel nothing after 30 minutes!!

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Rikyt | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/18/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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Used on my shoulders because of rotor cup torn so much it can not be repaired. In pain most of the time. I tried Solonpas patch at night and it has really helped me sleep. Don't leave on to long or on same spot because it will burn the skin,but I left it on for 15 hours. They say 8 maxium. COSTCO has the best price and it's in coupon book for this week.8-18-12

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Barrett | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/29/2012
Condition: Pain associated with Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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Used on sore feet (tendinitis), bursitis shoulder, and hip pain. Love this product

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tamside | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/5/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I have chronic lymes disease and suffer from extreme joint/muscle and nerve pain. I have used many patches, but was lured to this one by the 12 hour claim. It is by far the most effective.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/13/2012
Condition: Backache
Overall rating 2.0
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While the tapes were fairly simple to use, their effectiveness left me with very much to be desired! I would not purchase this product again for my personal use but I might recommend it to someone in my family if they were not in too much pain!

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