Lidoderm - Has anyone tried LidoCream Topical Anesthetic (Lidocaine 5%)? Is it safe?

27 Dec 2011

Both of these medications contain 5% lidocaine which is the numbing agent. The lidoderm is just a different delivery system then the lidocream. The delivery system of the lidoderm patch releases the medication over a longer period of time without having to reapply which is more convenient and may well work better although more expensive. Otherwise, they are the same. As far as safety, the lidocream is just as safe as the lidoderm as long as applied correctly.

27 Dec 2011

Yes, I have used lidoderm cream for a short period. It doesn't have any harmful effects that I am aware of, but the effects do not last a long time in my experience... Mary632009

28 Dec 2011

I have used this but it didnt work that well for me, so I was put on Voltaren cream that works MUCh better!!