LIDODERM Reviews (LIDOCAINE)

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LIDODERM  (LIDOCAINE):  This medication is used to relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with the herpes zoster virus). This type of pain is called post-herpetic neuralgia. Lidocaine helps to reduce sharp/burning/aching pain as well as discomfort caused by skin areas that are overly sensitive to touch. Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch.   FDA Approval Date: 1999-03-19 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR LIDODERMCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 1  PAIN IN SHOULDER & NECK THE PATCH DIDNT HELP IN FACT MY PAIN GOT WORSE & MY ARM IS NUMB 1 days
5/20/2012
 1  Prescribed for joint pain/arthritis The patches only numb out my skin. They do not even begin to give relief for the constant aching, bone deep pain I am experiencing. These patches are worthless for real pain. They cost way too much and do nothing. F 47 1 days
5mg 2X day
10/17/2011
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 1  back pain Have been using the lidoderm patch on and off when I can afford them for two year. Have so much pain it was hard to recognize that it is the lidoderm patch that gives me strong headache and swelling in the head behind the ears. Another pain med that is just not worth it. Worked well at pain site, but gives terrible headache and makes head swell behind the ears...very painful. Not worth this scary problem. F 52 24 days
5 % 1X day
8/7/2011
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 1   M 57 5 days
2/27/2005
 2  multiple spine surgeries,musclepain headache. I used 3 patches for 12 hours on 12 hours off. It helped me only on my rib area, not the back or hips. F 46 9 weeks
50mg 3X day
4/18/2016
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 2  herniated discs, muscle&nerve pain Sleep paralysis Didn't really do anything at all as for my pain, but strangely enough, it did increase episodes of sleep paralysis tenfold. Also costs an incredible amount of money. F 21
11/1/2008
 2  lumbar pain burning in area of patch. sick at stomach. removed patch when it woke me up the first night I attempted to use it to relieve lumbar pain. burning sensation where patch was placed. did not get paind relief. M 51 1 days
10/28/2005
 3  lower back spasms None Lidoderm feedback same as others. That's why most of the years that have been using pain patch has been Watson brand which sticks as long as needed, in fact have to remember it's there and take it off after 12 hours. All are too expensive! 3 years
4/9/2016
 3  shingles Stomach pain indigestion, diarrhea Very tired,exhausted. Nervous and anxious. 2nd night using patch. Less pain and stinging.how long does this last . M 79 2 days
30
1/9/2016
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 3  neuropathic pain secondary to lobec It appeared to make me light headed, actually blacked out as I took the patches during the day when my pain was at it's highest level, now switched to nights F 43 1 weeks
2 patches
6/15/2014
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 3  RA, Titanium Prosthesis L Humerus + No side effects; I always use maximum # allowed/prescribed by my Rheumatologist; up to 3 - 10cm x 14cm 700mg patches transdermally; 12 hrs on, 12 hrs off PRN for pain; they work for as long as they stick, which isn't long; how do they make them stick for 12 hrs?; I've tried Micropore tape (& other tape), but it's too harsh on my skin; I've tried using alcohol on the the area first but it extends patch life an avg of 10-15 minutes; It's VERY FRUSTRATING! I have insurance, but my co-pay for these is the highest level, $65, on top of $800 monthly insurance premium! So I *think* it's better than having to pay full price, but it's still A LOT of $ when they have no sticky left only an hour or so after putting them on & then I'm left with a patch w/ almost 12 hrs of medicine on it that's useless because it won't stick anymore, let alone for 12 hrs! If it last 2 hrs I'm thrilled even though I know it's not acceptable. I rely on the patches as part of my pain rescue plan, along w/ oral meds. when I desperately need to take the edge off. I can't complain because I want to keep my script. While I REALLY wish they'd stick a full 12 hrs, I also REALLY don't want my Dr to d/c my script. They don't work 12 hrs, but for now 1-2 hrs is a Godsend with my meds! Maybe ENDO Pharma will read the reviews & make a change! ;) F 38 6 years
3patch q24
7/11/2012
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 3  shoulder subluxation/bursitis no side effects, took tonight with a tylenol plus codeine #3 bc i had SEVERE pain. so it's hard to say just how well it is working on it's own but seems to be at best about the same as voltaren gel, for me biofreeze is best as it numbs the area. (but biofreeze wears off fast ,has a medicinal smell., not easy to apply to my scapula area) i think for my particular injury/problem these aren't the best solution.... mine seem to stick very well, no problems there. and i like that the patches are large bc i have a large area to cover. didn't notice any side effects at all. F 35 1 days
3 patches 1X day
9/22/2011
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 3  Sciatic nerve pain I felt tired 30 minutes after putting on 1/2 patch, but I was dealing with stressors then also, so not sure if it was patch or the stressors that made me tired. No other effects experienced at this time. Unlike other reviewers, I had no prob with adheasion overnight so they may have rectified that problem, but I did make sure prior to applying that I had no residual creams (biofreeze, bengay, lotion etc.) or body oils present on my skin by bathing and using alcohol prep. I was able to sit for half an hour each time before having to stand to alleviate a dull aching pain that was excruciating 2 hours prior. As to whether improvement was due to patch or chiropractic manipulation therapy kicking in from the day before is unknown. I will update if I'm able to determine which since I'm only wanting to use it if extremely needed. F 40 1 days
1X day
2/13/2010
 3  spinal nerve pain When I tried samples of these from my doctor I noticed a slight headache after applying the first patch that went away within the hour. They also left my skin a little itchy if I wore them for the full 8 hours. They do seem to help numb the pain right under the area where they are applied. Too bad I can't afford to purchase them because Medicare doesn't cover the cost. F 46 10 days
7/25/2007
 3  fibromyalgia; joint pain nausea; subsided shortly after removing patch; It did give some relief of muscle pain, but I had to remove it because of the nausea. I will probably try it again to confirm it was the cause of the nausea. F 43 2 days
11/23/2006
 3  muscle spasms none how do you keep it on at night the commenter was right F 59 2 weeks
9/27/2004
 3  nerve damage made me feel tired the patches need to be cut in 1/2 and more in a box or some idea how to keep them on in bed when you are sleeping . F 30 1.5 years
4/2/2001
 4  Postherpetic neuralgia None As I drive a heavy vehicle I am limited in what drugs I can use to satisfy my employers drug policy. I have found this medication in conjunction with over the counter pain medication most satisfactory. The down side is my neuralgia is on my head and I need to keep my hair (luckily I don't have much) shorn to allow the patch to stick. Micropore tape helps immensely. M 60 1 months
1X day
7/15/2016
 4  chronic wrist pain None noticeable Have been experiencing tingling, numbness, burning, sharp pain for 1 1/2 yrs. Pain meds did not work enough to make them worth taking and my stomach doesn't do well with them. I asked for something to give some relief. I was happy to be able to function better and be able to think about anything other than the pain. Used them 12 hrs on 12 hrs off and noticed pain returning a few hrs before able to reapply. Would recommend someone to try them. F 52 10 days
5 mg
3/9/2015
 4  tartive diskenesia/distonia Seems like I get real sleepy. I don't understand it though. This is a new side effect for this new med. F 42 4 days
5% 2X day
2/7/2013
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LIDODERM  (LIDOCAINE):  This medication is used to relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with the herpes zoster virus). This type of pain is called post-herpetic neuralgia. Lidocaine helps to reduce sharp/burning/aching pain as well as discomfort caused by skin areas that are overly sensitive to touch. Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch.   FDA Approval Date: 1999-03-19 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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