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Methyl salicylate topical for Muscle Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

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  • Nat...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 26, 2014

Methyl salicylate topical "I have bursitis in both hips that developed prior to back surgery. The pain is bearable during the day, but at night, I wake up with pain because I'm a side sleeper. I started using Salonpas gel and I have been able to sleep through the night without waking. I get cortisone injections when needed, but when I can't get an appointment quick enough, this is fantastic! And for roughly $8.00 at Walmart, you can't beat it!"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • September 8, 2021

Methyl salicylate topical "Horrible! I used these patches for a few years and loved them. Now, with the new gel design, they are a waste of your money. Once you move, they begin to roll off, it's difficult to keep one on your body. I wish they had never changed the design to gel patches. I can no longer support this product and advise everyone not to waste their money. Please go back to the original patches. Listen to your customers."

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  • Anonymous
  • December 3, 2021

Methyl salicylate topical "I just love these Salonpas patches, it's really helping my lower pains that come with muscle spasms. It is really helping with the pain I have been having for 4 days. I just got these today, it is such a relief. The pain is finally going away, and I can sleep better tonight."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • February 12, 2018

Methyl salicylate topical "Have used for four or five years with no side effects... muscle strain four days ago after Pilates in left side neck, upper cervical, scapula. Applied four patches across back of neck; woke up three hours later, different tingling burning pain. Attributed to continued muscle strain; removed patches five hours later, showered. Several hours later noted more strained discomfort, burning; felt bumps in my scalp close to posterior neck. Slept restlessly and with continued burning sensation. Husband noted red bumps and marks over left side of neck. Called your customer care line; closed. Called Costco where purchased Lot SAO8U Exp 09/2019."

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  • Kka...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 2, 2017

"I placed Icy Hot Vanishing Scent Gel Pain Relieving Gel (as on the tube) on the inside of my knee generously as per directions, but not much at all four hours later, a small amount. About thirty minutes after the second application, I became very nauseated for hours and felt as if I was going to have diarrhea. At this time, I still feel no better hours later. I did, however, wash it off as soon as I read the side effects."

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  • fka...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 8, 2023

Methyl salicylate topical "I tried the patch for a sore muscle in my shoulder. It was hard to put on, and the end curled up. It didn't warm up very much and gave no pain relief whatsoever. Not worth the money I paid for them. Won't ever buy it again."

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  • Pog...
  • July 25, 2019

Methyl salicylate topical "These patches are absolutely worthless, they roll off and do nothing. Will never buy again, threw 4 patches in the trash, unopened. What a waste of money, they need to be taken off the market."

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  • Lyr...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 27, 2020

Methyl salicylate topical "I have found relief with neck, shoulder, upper arm, and elbow pain. No side effects."

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  • Nec...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 29, 2019

Methyl salicylate topical "I wish I had read reviews before purchasing Salonpas Pain Patch. I don’t know if the product works because it wouldn’t stick to my skin!"

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  • Mim...
  • February 22, 2020

Methyl salicylate topical "The small patches with methyl salicylate work great! The large patches with lidocaine do nothing, don’t stick, and are pretty much a waste of time and money."

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  • Anonymous
  • February 9, 2019

Methyl salicylate topical "My grandma and my husband both had a chemical burn from this product."

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  • dra...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 22, 2018

Methyl salicylate topical "Cannot rate the effectiveness of this product as they don't stick to my skin. Have wasted $10 and will never buy again."

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  • Mba...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 16, 2018

Methyl salicylate topical "Major chemical burn! In 2 locations! I have used these before and had no problem! Now I have joint pain and chemical burn pain! ☹️☹️"

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  • Jim...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 15, 2020

Methyl salicylate topical "I got this for back pain, and I could not get the patch to stay on. It seemed to help while it was on, but would not stay. I did clean the skin before application."

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  • Mal...
  • December 8, 2017

Methyl salicylate topical "I have used the patches for 15 years. Somebody got the bright idea to change the material - probably bought out by another company, and they don't stick at all. Waste of money. So sad."

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  • Joe...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 25, 2019

Methyl salicylate topical "Total waste of time and money. Do not buy. Did not do anything, junk."

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  • Anonymous
  • May 7, 2021

Methyl salicylate topical "Another rip-off from the medical business people; unable to use it as it only wadded up into a ball. If I can't get it to stay in shape in front of me, how am I supposed to get it onto my back?"

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  • bel...
  • October 25, 2020

Methyl salicylate topical "Salonpas patches are great, and I think they work and stick perfectly. Perfect for relieving the pain. Thankful for them!"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 26, 2019

Methyl salicylate topical "I tried these for the first time today, and they worked wonders on my muscle pain. My experience has been super positive."

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  • Non...
  • November 29, 2017

Methyl salicylate topical "10-15 min after applying, face started swelling, did not feel good. Had to be given Benadryl injection."

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  • Tee...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 1, 2019

Methyl salicylate topical "Useless patches that you can’t get on without wrinkles in the patch or having it fold over. I like the patches my friend brings me from China. First and last time I will ever try Salonpas."

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  • Ron...
  • October 20, 2019

Methyl salicylate topical "Patch doesn't stay on, it rolls up and falls off."

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  • jba...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 25, 2019

Methyl salicylate topical "These patches are worthless. They feel like a cold, wet sponge. No heat. No relief."

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  • Sti...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 8, 2022

Methyl salicylate topical "You might as well just take a baby aspirin. Salonpas patches are worthless."

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  • Kar...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 6, 2021

Methyl salicylate topical "Bad. Does not stick. Applied and starts curling before I could get to the bedroom. Waste. This was not just one time problem. Used product years ago, little holes, those stayed on. Not solid ones."

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