What is Lidocaine topical?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Lidocaine topicalBrand:
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic. It works by stopping nerves from sending pain signals. As a cream, Lidocaine is used to relieve itching, burning and pain from skin inflammations.
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How do members experience Lidocaine topical?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peripheral neuropathy | 507 | 25 | |
| Complex regional pain syndrome type I | 236 | 8 | |
| Complex regional pain syndrome type II | 213 | 10 | |
| Postherpetic neuralgia | 70 | 1 | |
| Hemorrhoids | 39 | 4 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout on skin with what looks like acne but painful to touch | 1 | |
| Burn | 1 | |
| Burning sensation | 1 | |
| Itching | 1 | |
| Limited range of motion | 1 | |
| Numbness in legs | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 62 |
Member evaluations
suzzie
evaluated on Jul 01, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for MS symptoms worsened: None
- Side effects: None
Hope_In_Christ
evaluated on Jun 12, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for pain in right foot: Major
- Side effects: None
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