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Lidocaine topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Brand names: Lidocaine Viscous, Lidoderm, ZTlido, Lidocan Patch, Xylocaine Jelly, Aspercreme Maximum Strength Lidocaine Patch, Uro-Jet, Xylocaine Topical, Aspercreme Maximum Strength Lidocaine Creme, RectiCare, Glydo, Lidogel, LMX 4, Astero, Topicaine, Bactine, Lidocan IV, Lidocream, AneCream, Lydexa, Regenecare HA Spray, Zionodil, Lidorex, LidaMantle, Tranzarel, Gen7T Lotion, Gen7T Patch, Lidopin, Lidozol, Lidovex, Aloe Vera Burn Relief Spray with Lidocaine, Uro-Jet AC, Moxicaine, Anestafoam, Eha Lotion, Anestacon, CidalEaze, Dermaflex, Medi-Quik Spray, Ela-Max, Ela-Max 5, LMX 4 with Tegaderm, LTA II Kit, Zensa, Lidocanna, LMX 5, RadiaGuard, Lidotrans 5 Pak, Lido-K, Lido-Sorb, Lidocan II, Lidozion, LidoLite LidoRx Lidocan III Derma Numb Apicaine-X Lidotran DermacinRx Lido V Pak Lidopac DermacinRx Lidotral AneCream with Tegaderm Lidosol Bruselix Gel Lidocan V Bruselix Cream …show all brand names

Lidocaine topical has an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from a total of 233 reviews on Drugs.com. 31% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 56% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Lidocaine topical

  • Jensby
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 25, 2018

For Pain "The first time I tried this patch I cut it into pieces to match where my pain was and each piece curled up and did not stick so I applied tape to keep it on. Within a few hours it it all curled up and dried. The second day I tried Mylan patches I kept the patch in one piece thinking that would help I framed it with tape because it began peeling up the moment I applied it. It is not adhere to the skin and it’s hard to peel off the transparent covering this is a terrible product at a very high price."

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  • Anonymous
  • February 12, 2016

RectiCare (lidocaine) for Hemorrhoids "Purchased Recti Care 5% Lidocaine cream, have tried on hemorrhoid pain several times. This stuff does not work. There was absolutely not one smidgen of difference in the pain. Plus this stuff is terrible expensive. WHAT A WASTE! I will keep it for bug bites, I guess. Hopefully it will work better on them."

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  • Kay
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 19, 2021

Lidoderm (lidocaine) for Postherpetic Neuralgia "I was on this site to see if their patches were still any good when it says Exp 09 2017, LOT X4078. My Dr. ordered these to give me relief from the horrible pain of Shingles in 2016. I took them back to my pharmacy and told them they just won't stick to your skin or stay on no matter what size you cut them to. I asked for a different brand and was told that is the only one they could get. And here it is 2021 and I am seeing complaints that they still don't stick. Why hasn't the problem been corrected and how can they still be on the Market. SHAME ON YOU IS RIGHT. These are very expensive and insurance only covers a portion. They should be reported to FDA. PLEASE SOMEONE REPORT THEM TO THE FDA. Mine are too old for me to report them and the pharmacy refunded my money. I have no idea why I still have them. Found after moving."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 17, 2019

Lidoderm (lidocaine) for Postherpetic Neuralgia "I couldn't agree more with the other reviews of this inferior product. These Mylan 5% Lidoderm patches are worthless, so don't waste your money on them. You'd be better buying the over-the-counter Salon Pas pads which stick better and are more flexible. I use these patches on my sacrum for pain. I complained to Mylan directly about this product, and they responded that "their investigation showed no problem" with the patches. I think they're ripping off the consumer."

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  • Disap...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • December 14, 2019

Lidoderm (lidocaine) for Postherpetic Neuralgia "If I could give Lidoderm patches a 0 I would!!! The worst patches I’ve ever used, the 4% ones from CVS are much cheaper and more effective. The patches are plastic and do not stick to the skin for more than 5min. I need to constantly push on my skin to make sure they stick and are there. I’ve used in the past the Watson ones and they worked like charm- they adhered so well that I could take a shower with them!!! What a waste of money those patches are. I am going to the pharmacy tomorrow to complain- I hope they can do something for me."

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  • dba
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • August 11, 2017

For Pain "The brand, Lidoderm Patch, worked wonders for my post-surgical neuropathy on the site of the scar. The patch stayed in place and relieved the worst of the pain. However, when I was forced to use the generic, it was awful! The backing on the patch was almost impossible to get off. When we finally did, the patch rolled up in a ball. When trying to apply this mess, it would not stay put. It came off within minutes of application. It was a waste of money"

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  • Margo
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 6, 2021

Lidoderm (lidocaine) "These patches are a waste of money. My portion was $71.00. They don’t stick to your skin. The material is like thin cheap plastic. I can’t believe this company is allowed to rip people off like this. Especially people in pain. I’m stuck now for a month with severe lower back pain because my insurance won’t let me get a different brand. So thanks for the pain Mylan. You should be ashamed. They other brand I was on was perfect."

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  • So...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • January 17, 2018

Lidoderm (lidocaine) for Postherpetic Neuralgia "I have used the brand name Lidoderm, by Endo patches for years for my back and even my neuralgia from the shingles. They are flexible and stick comfortably to the skin. They are thick and "cool" feeling in addition which I love. My newest prescription was for the Mylan brand. They don't stick, aren't flexible and feel like plastic. Press and hold after application and even tape doesn't really help. They say they deliver the same amount of Lidocaine to the patient, per gram of adhesive as the brand name patches. I have to say, it feels like there isn't any adhesive on these in comparison. Hopefully, they will realize that they (Mylan) never gets refills and make a change. CVS QUIT SELLING THIS BRAND OF GENERIC!"

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  • J834hj
  • September 21, 2015

For Neuropathic Pain "I use prescription Lidocaine cream (3%) and Lidocaine Ointment (5%) for my Neuropathic foot pain (caused by diabetes). It works well - for about 6 hours. The only downside is I have to leave it on for about an hour before I can rub it off, so it can be messy and uncomfortable if I have to put on socks and walk before that time. Also, it can (obviously) only be used on the bottoms of my feet when I'm stationary. But most of my pain is on the tops of my feet and toes, so for me it works. The prescription forms can be expensive without insurance. In that case, you might try Topicaine OTC. It didn't look too expensive to me. For the relief it brings, you might find it worth it. I also take Lyrica, but it doesn't suffice when used alone."

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  • Shel
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 24, 2017

For Neuropathic Pain "Mylan Lidocaine Patch offered by the Veterans Administation are the worst product. Do not waste your money. I am a 90% service connected veteran and the tax money going to this product is a shame. I followed the directions to the letter and 2 hours later they came loose and wrinkled. I took a picture and will try to post it. Another product was that prescribed to me in a Alaska Native Clinic worked wonders. It is called ACTAVIS I would give it a 5"

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  • Bobbi...
  • November 27, 2015

For Pain "I have been using Lidocaine patch by another pharmaceutical company and I must say your product is inferior to the other patch. It is very hard to put on and does not stick. I use it for only 4 hours and it starts to roll off. Sorry to say this but you need to go back to the drawing board and make this better."

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  • Cathie
  • November 27, 2017

For Neuropathic Pain "I tried the MYLAN 5% patches that the VA prescribes... and like other Vets, I can accurately report they are GARBAGE and don't stick to the skin. I tried the topical cream... which was ok if in a pinch... but it's STICKY! I have to cover both arms and both legs repeatedly so this wasn't necessarily a good fit for me. FINALLY I was prescribed the QUALITEST brand of the 5% lidocaine patch through the VA and am VERY happy with the product. The patches actually stick to my skin and stay put! Of course, don't get them wet or do activities where you will sweat quite a bit or they will start peeling at the edges. I'm just thankful they actually stay on. I use them mostly at night when I'm falling asleep. It helps SO SO SO much!!!"

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  • DR_RN
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • September 11, 2017

For Pain "Lidoderm 5% patch 700 mg (50mg/gram) by Endo Pharmaceuticals worked wonders. Patch stayed in place and provided much needed pain relief Now my pharmacy only carries the Lidocaine 5% patch 140 mg (50mg/gram) by Mylan This new substitute by Mylan is horrible. It is a plastic like patch that will not stick to skin, does not breath and causes sweating underneath which causes even less adherence to skin. Even using tape over patch doesn't help. Unlike the previous Endo patch, this new patch patch crinkles up on the skin and there appears to be no effective benefit of pain relief that was easily achieved with the previous Endo Lidoderm patch. Do I want to pay for an off brand that my insurance company does not cover.. possibly .. what a racket"

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  • Ndfan
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 17, 2020

Lidoderm (lidocaine) "I use The Mylan Lidocaine 5% patches for pain from Arthritis..hip replacement, and can't get them to stick for more than 1 to 2 hours. If my lower back gets warm from sitting or walking it just slides right off. I have found no solution. I've tried wearing them at night same issue. If your body temperature rises they are useless. I use no lotions etc on area"

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  • 399
  • August 30, 2016

For Pain "Been using lidocaine patches for a few years now. Had to transfer prescription from Rite Aid to Walgreens because they started using Mylan brand patches. Read the label. They are only 140Mg of lidocaine compared to the standard 700mg. They get away with calling these 5% patches because they made them paper thin. They don't work."

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  • KLTho...
  • June 18, 2015

Lidocaine Viscous (lidocaine) for Pain "Was prescribed to me for a tooth abscess in my lower left molar, severe swelling (left side of mouth, cheek, jaw and my throat) and for pain in my left tonsil...which hurt so much that I couldn't eat, barely drink, actually I just couldn't swallow anything PERIOD! By getting this solution...I am now able to swallow a little better and although my molar is still in ALOT of pain...it is now actually stand-able to some degree; which I know it wouldn't be if I didn't have this to take. Negatives: 1) Tastes really gross but worth it for the relief. 2) Hard to keep it in your mouth, w/o it oozing out (large dose/small mouth, I guess) 3) VERY thick! I use a dosing syringe to get all of the med especially to a specific place in my mouth."

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  • Foxfr...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 25, 2016

For Pain "While I've gotten very helpful joint pain and referred pain relief from other brands, the Mylan brand patches are a waste of time and money. The backing is thin but stiff and unsuitable for anything but a flat area, obviously they made the "adhesive" layer thin to cheap out on the amount of lidocaine and the difference in pain relief is immediately noticeable. And then they won't stick. The web site, but not the box, says to press on the patch for better stick, but then pretty much admits you will need tape. I only am out a small copay but my insurer spent over $200 a box on this garbage. I'll have to get an exemption from the quantity limits to have another brand ordered. In the meantime, I hurt more than I should have to."

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  • Disap...
  • October 12, 2020

Lidoderm (lidocaine) for Postherpetic Neuralgia "I agree with everyone else, Mylan definitely missed the mark with this one. “These Lidocaine patches do not stick and do not seem to have any numbing effect.” After playing tug-of-war to get the patch out of the package and then applying a band to try to hold the patches in tact, I discovered they offer absolutely no pain relief. I don't understand how a company can get away with producing such a poor product. Also, I don't understand why anyone would give them a rating above a 1. This product needs to be removed from the market immediately! I will be contacting the FDA regardless of what Mylan says. I had known about the poor performance of this product I would have NEVER accepted this prescription. The pharmacies should be ashamed of themselves for filling prescriptions with this product. I'm sure they're aware of its ineffectiveness. Believe you me I will be letting my pharmacy know how I feel about them as well. This is definitely an ineffective drug!!!"

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  • Lktre...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 26, 2020

Lidoderm (lidocaine) "This Lidoderm is the worst patch ever. It’s hard to get out of the package and it doesn’t stick to your skin. This patch is a waste of money and they should be ashamed of themselves for making such a bad patch. Average people don’t know the difference when they go to the pharmacy and they get stuck with this rubbish that doesn’t work."

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  • Grave...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 6, 2016

For Pain "I was getting the Patch from Qualitest Pharmaceuticals in Huntsville, Al. But for the last 2 months I have been getting than from Watson Laboratories in Salt Lake city, Utah. The ones from Watson are every thin and come off about 3 to 5 hours of me putting than on. And some time it take about 4 patches before one stays on. And the one from Qualitest only 1. I have call Watson with no help."

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  • TALLS...
  • September 14, 2016

For Pain "really no idea if the medicine works or not because they do not stick. If you can lay on your stomach for 12 hours and not move then maybe you can figure out if they work. I cut one in half, stuck in on my low back, got in bed and 5 minutes later I feel something I am laying on. I reach down and pull out something that looks like a French fry only to learn it is my pain patch that lasted a total of 5 minutes. I put the other half on and sat down to type this review and when I got up out of my chair, it was all rolled up..PITIFUL, PITIFUL PRODUCT. I AM RETURNING IN AM FOR A FULL REFUND...DO NOT BUY THE MYLAN LIDOCAINE 5% PATCH....NOT WORTH $5.00 MUCH LESS $200+.. DON'T BUY IT...."

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  • anony...
  • February 17, 2022

Lidocaine Viscous (lidocaine) for Pain "Was prescribed this for a severe sore throat. I was really nervous to take this because it’s more like a gel. I measured out 10 ml and swished it around and then swallowed. The medicine tastes like lube. That’s the only thing I can compare it to. And my mouth is numb but it didn’t really do anything to my sore throat."

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  • LuLou
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • January 2, 2018

For Pain "I've began using Lidocaine 5% patches made by Qualitest for neck, back spinal pain. The patches stuck like glue and were very effective. Eventually insurance no longer covered them! I was able to get more ...some were Qualitest, but then they switched to the Mylan patch... what a horrible product!! They are extremely hard to apply, then crinkle and fall off within hours...giving little to no relief from the spinal pain. I'm sure they are expensive... and I end up using many more of these cheapo Mylan patches than the "good" patches. PLEASE get rid of them, they are worthless... Stick to a reliable product that is worth the money paid for them!!! Make the "good" ones affordable!!!"

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  • Beach...
  • October 25, 2015

Lidocaine Viscous (lidocaine) for Pain "I have chronic bursitis and these patches are the only thing that helps. They help numb the pain so I can walk. Thank you!! But now my insurance won't pay for it. What can I do?? It cost hundreds of dollars a box. Please help !!!!"

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  • P-Rad
  • February 4, 2017

For Pain "Initially used the Watson 700 mg patches and experienced great pain relief. Since my Rx was renewed, my pharmacy filled the prescription to Milan 140 mg. These are the WORST. They are absolutely useless and a complete waste of money. In addition to having an insufficient amount of medication, they are extremely uncomfortable and do not stay on your skin. There is no reason to ever use these things except to line the bottom of a bird cage."

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