Salonpas Pain Patch User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Bir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 12, 2020

For Muscle Pain "Nada! These patches are rubbish! They don't stick even if you're not sweating. And if you do keep them on somehow, there is no relief. I occasionally get lower back pain, and these were recommended by a nurse I know, but NOTHING happens, AND they don't stay on! Save your money."

• Shi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 1, 2019

For Muscle Pain "Works very well, although the odor is quite noticeable. The patches don't stick very well (especially if you're active), but medical tape will generally keep the patches attached. I've found that they stick much better if you shave the area prior to application, although I'd personally wait a day between shaving and using these patches (unless you want the world's worst case of razor burn). Medication: 9/10 Patch: 3/10, needs to be redesigned."

• Phe...
• January 24, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "I suffer from osteoarthritis and fell, hurting my ribs. I'm on strong pain meds, but it still hurt like crazy when I moved or coughed. I tried the Salonpas pain patch over the area, not expecting it to work, and the pain reduced so much. I'm not a fan of patches, but I can honestly say I'm totally impressed."

• Chr...
• August 27, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "I have tried heat pads, freeze pads, gels, tablets, and I am really pleased I saw these advertised on the TV. I tried them, and I had no expectations at all. I was very surprised that they worked on my neck pain, my hip pain, back pain, and have no complaints. Worth giving a go, may not be suitable for everyone, but worked for me."

• Gra...
• September 6, 2019

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "New adhesive in Salonpas doesn’t stick well, so I found generic patches at the Dollar Tree - 20 patches in a pack for $1.00. They use the old type of adhesive that sticks until you remove it and works great! Really helped my arthritic knees and ankle."

• Bab...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 16, 2021

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I’ve used these patches successfully for various conditions over the years. Contrary to some reviews, I’ve found that they stick very well on skin. They need to be applied flat. They might not adhere as well on skin that is oily, or that has folds. Make sure skin is dry and oil-free. They stick better, are less expensive, and offer more relief than the major competitor’s brand of larger patches, hands down."

• Jud...
• June 3, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "I have used Salonpas forever and have always been satisfied with it. Now I noticed that you are using a different type of material, and I don't feel it works as good. I normally put them on at night on my neck, and the new ones come off before morning. The old ones stayed on all night. Why did you make a change when what you had was just fine?"

• Tia...
• March 9, 2016

For Muscle Pain "Got my free sample of Salonpas Pain Patch the same day I worked 8 straight hours. I work in a vet's office in the kennel, and most days we do 20 to 30 dog baths a day. I was exhausted and sore, and I just knew I would be sore and unable to move the next day, but I applied Salonpas Pain Patch before bed and woke up ready to face another day. I would recommend this to everyone, and I will be purchasing more. Thank you for the free sample, it really works!"

• nan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2020

For Muscle Pain "I ordered Salonpas patches through Amazon, but didn't expect them to work as they were so inexpensive. I am completely amazed at how well they work for my shoulder and neck pain. They stick very well to the point that it hurts a bit taking them off. I will definitely buy more."

• sha...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 28, 2018

For Muscle Pain "As these patches with lidocaine refuse to stick to the skin, they are a waste of money. They simply curl up after a short period of time, thus making them useless. Bought two boxes from Costco; one is being returned for the above reason."

• Cin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2018

For Muscle Pain "They don't even have the type of patch I used listed, but I used a capsaicin patch, and it not only did not work, felt no heat, but I got a chemical burn. Salonpas is based in Japan. They only use a company here called Noven to distribute their Japanese product. They did not want to admit their product did any wrong. I had pictures to prove this. Finally, had an attorney contact me, and I am trying to resolve my claim. Watch out for Salonpas products. They really don't care what the product does to you."

• Emi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2024

For Muscle Pain "Have had a strained hip rotator muscle for several weeks now and due to my active job being often on my feet, it's been slow to improve and after several hours and days of work quite painful to make common motions with that leg. Today at the start of my shift, I applied a small patch to the top of my thigh/hip where I experience the most intense pain, and it held in place for the whole eight hours beneath my jeans, though it had a few wrinkles by the end of the night due to my constant movement. My usual pain was much improved over this time, though not entirely absent, but I was able to do my tasks much more easily. After arriving home, I removed the patch and washed off some of the remaining stickiness with warm water and soap, and resting the leg/hip now my pain levels are much lower than they usually are after a day's work. (A 1/10 rather than a 7/10.) I can do gentle flexibility stretches with only mild twinges of discomfort."

• bjl...
• August 12, 2017

For Muscle Pain "I too have used these patches for a year, the white ones. They would stay on for hours and hours. Now the new beige thin ones won't stay on at all. Used one on my wrist, fell off after 45 min of constant pushing it down in place. Use a new one after that... lasted less than 30 min. They have lost a good customer with this 'on the cheap' adhesive."

• MZZ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2017

For Muscle Pain "I used to purchase Salonpas patches years ago, and I never had an issue. I just recently bought 2 packs of 20, and I later started to notice that my elbow was itching and becoming more and more crusty. I removed the bandages, and now my skin looks like it's white with a rash. What's going on with this product that used to be so good and a product that I could trust? Did you change manufacturers?"

• HI8...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 17, 2017

For Muscle Pain "I've used Salonpas for years, I have boxes of them in my car or at home, even at work. But these new patches aren't good at all. I put it on, and almost immediately, they crinkle up and lift up. It really sucks because I like Salonpas better than the other pain-relieving patches. I guess I'll have to try something different. Something that'll stay on, at least. I hope you all bring back the old patches or figure out a different type because these really suck!"

• Jee...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 2, 2019

"The medication is great, but the new design, shape, and adhesive are horrible. They don't stick at all. They roll off after a few minutes, and God forbid your shirt touch it. They used to have 2 patches to one plastic slide, now, it's 1. The adhesive doesn't stick, so useless, and the rounded corners aren't helpful, they catch on your clothes. They bring back the original."

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

For Osteoarthritis "Maybe I got a pack of the old ones, because that thing took the first layer of skin off when removed. I'm reading the new ones don't stick well, but the one I used didn't want to come off! Not worth it."

• Amy...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 26, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "I have osteoarthritis in my lumbar spine to the point that I cannot stand up sometimes. The Salonpas patches actually work better than the prescription ones the doctor gave me. I think they're great, but I wish I was sure they would not hurt my kidneys like other topicals can."

• Lyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "I live with chronic pain due to osteoarthritis. Prescribed gabapentin, using Bengay, CBD cream, a TENS device, and taking Tylenol, nothing helped for more than a couple of hours. I dreaded going to bed at night. That was until I tried Salonpas. Easily applied the patch to my lower back according to the instructions, slept through the night, woke up rested and feeling so much better."

• hiv...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "I used the patch, and because I thought it was helping reduce the pain of my tendonitis in my wrists, I continued using it. The pain in neither wrist got worse, and my palm hurt and also the fingers. A week ago, after using the Salonpas Pain Patch for over three months, my wrists have swollen, and the pain is excruciating. I went back to my doctor, but because he was not aware that I had used the patch for a long time, he thought the swelling of the wrists was due to rheumatoid arthritis. The swelling is going down gradually. I would like to add here that I am allergic to aspirin and ibuprofen. I read the label only yesterday!"

• Tor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2019

For Muscle Pain "Thanksgiving morning, I tripped going into a house and bruised my back. A day later, I went to the hospital, and they recommended Salonpas patches. Bought them and put them on my back. Within a 1/2 hour, I started feeling nauseous, and my back started burning. My lips started swelling up, and I checked my heart rate on my watch, and it was 105 at resting. My tongue started to feel funny, and I had a bad taste in my mouth. I yelled for my husband to rip them off right away and took liquid Benadryl right away. EpiPen was on stand-by. The only anaphylactic shock reaction I have is to iodine, and none of the ingredients in this say anything about iodide. Not sure what caused the reaction. I’m just glad somebody was home with me."

• Pam...
• October 20, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "The old Salonpas were so much better. I would have rated them a ten. Of course, the company had to put only one Salonpas per use instead of two to use, and they are not as strong, and they wrinkle up. They should have just left the products alone, it was great before. I think I’ll switch to something else."

• pje...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 25, 2018

For Muscle Pain "These patches don't stay on at all. They are a waste of money. I used to buy the Dollar General brand before, and they stayed on forever, but Dollar General no longer carries what I used to buy, so I tried Salonpas patch, which was a waste of money."

• MoJ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 26, 2021

For Muscle Pain "Recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Suffering from terrible back, hip, and side pain. Bought these thinking they are worth a try. I am so happy I did. My pain eased enough to sleep, and I still feel the effects a couple of days later. I've only used one at a time, but it's enough for me. I find them awkward to put on my back, but my husband helps. I take my time and do it carefully, if it folds over, I just slowly peel it apart. They stick well, no wrinkling or falling off. They smell amazing!"

• Pai...
• November 27, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "When first trying the pads, it had two patches on each side. They help with the pain, but hard to remove. I still use them, but now that they switched to one patch, they fall off. I showered and used alcohol on the site, however, they still fell off. I'm not pleased with the new way they come."