Capsaicin Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • contact dermatitis, a type of skin rash that occurs from contact with an offending substance
  • blistering of the skin

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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    If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • erythema or redness of skin or mucous membrane
  • itching
  • sudden pain at the site of medicine application

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • high blood pressure
  • burns

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • eye pain
  • taste impairment
  • headache
  • cough
  • a stinging sensation on the skin
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