Capsaicin and Rashes - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Rashes is reported as a side effect among people who take Capsaicin (capsicum), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Gabapentin, and have Post herpetic neuralgia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Rashes when taking Capsaicin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 560 people who have side effects when taking Capsaicin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Capsaicin?

Capsaicin has active ingredients of capsicum. eHealthMe is studying from 568 Capsaicin users. Check the latest studies of Capsaicin.

What is Rashes?

Rashes (redness) is found to be associated with 3,712 drugs and 6,212 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Rashes.

On Jul, 10, 2026

560 people reported to have side effects when taking Capsaicin.
Among them, 30 people (5.36%) have Rashes.

Among these 30 people:

How long have people been on Capsaicin when they have Rashes? *

What is the gender of people who have Rashes when taking Capsaicin? *

female: 46.15 %
male: 53.85 %

What is the age of people who have Rashes when taking Capsaicin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Capsaicin? *

Gabapentin: 12 people, 40.00%
Acyclovir: 10 people, 33.33%
Pregabalin: 10 people, 33.33%
Lidocaine: 10 people, 33.33%
Oxcarbazepine: 9 people, 30.00%
Dexamethasone: 9 people, 30.00%
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride: 7 people, 23.33%
Tapentadol Hydrochloride: 7 people, 23.33%
Lidocaine Hydrochloride: 5 people, 16.67%
Omeprazole: 3 people, 10.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Rashes? *

Burning Sensation: 11 people, 36.67%
Constipation: 10 people, 33.33%
Fall: 10 people, 33.33%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 30.00%
Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 9 people, 30.00%
Confusional State: 9 people, 30.00%
Drug Eruption (adverse drug reaction of the skin): 9 people, 30.00%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 9 people, 30.00%
Drug Ineffective: 9 people, 30.00%
Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 8 people, 26.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Post Herpetic Neuralgia (neuralgia caused by the varicella zoster virus): 9 people, 30.00%
Trigeminal Neuralgia (a painful condition of the nerve responsible for most facial sensation): 8 people, 26.67%
Pain: 8 people, 26.67%
Herpes Zoster: 8 people, 26.67%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 6.67%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 6.67%
Lipidosis (disorder of lipid metabolism involving abnormal accumulation of lipids in the reticuloendothelial cells): 1 person, 3.33%
Blood Immunoglobulin G Decreased: 1 person, 3.33%
Cardiac Failure Chronic: 1 person, 3.33%
Chest Pain: 1 person, 3.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on capsicum (the active ingredients of Capsaicin) and Capsaicin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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