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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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...
My son | 7-12 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
3/30/2011
Condition: Pain associated with Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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My son has Juvinial Arthritis in his back He would cry himself to sleep at night.He has been using the Salonpas for a while and he is felling great.Nothing else worked and we have been dealing with the pain for 4 year.Now he goes to bed without the tears.This is a awsome product.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/9/2010
Condition: Backache
Overall rating 5.0
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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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Mimi C | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/29/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have fibro with muscle spasms and occasional stabs of pain out of the blue. These patches work well, usually for at least two hours - sometimes for 8-10. (Just don't apply one on your skin after you've put Capsaicin cream earlier - too hot!)
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LazyDazey | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/27/2010
Condition: Backache
Overall rating 5.0
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These things are great! And cheap! Been using them for years. Just don't forget you have one on and bathe with it gets way too hot!
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | Patient
2/20/2010
Condition: Backache
Overall rating 3.3
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It has given me most comfort at night whilst sleeping
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/17/2009
Condition: Pain associated with Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/3/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I use these small adhesive pads on muscle spasms in my back and legs. It works great for a few hours. better than many muscle rubs!
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