Zostrix for Osteoarthritis User Reviews
Zostrix has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 reviews for the off-label treatment of Osteoarthritis. 100% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.
- Zostrix...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 12, 2022
"Started using it for my knees. Use gloves when you put it on. I did not feel a thing (No Burning or stinging) when I started using it. Then I put my knee brace on and my knees started heating up. Felt great. Use very little. Expensive $25 for a tube. It is worth it."
- Ran
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 28, 2015
"Works best after a few doses."
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"I applied two doses the first day I got it, to my thumbs, about eight hours apart. Yes, it's true that it's easy to get in your eyes, nose or mouth, and it burns. Even after a shower, I could still feel it on my skin. I expected to have to reapply it each day. But here's the funny part: The pain in my hands is nowhere near as intense as it was, even two days after that initial application. Why? It's welcomed, but kinda weird."