Lidocaine topical for Local Anesthesia User Reviews

• Fis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2023

Lidocaine topical "Maybe I was too explicit about the anal fissure I am treating, partially with Xylocaine 2%. I'm also using 0.2% Nifedipine gel. It's not a simple subject. There are no reviews. Here is one! It requires some description. I am using it internally, twice daily. The applicator tube becomes dirty/hard to clean properly. I started using my finger carefully, trimming my nails. Starting with the center of your fingerprint, not the tip of the finger, to avoid scratching with your nail. It reduces but does not eliminate the pain. It increases range of motion without pain. It does build-up and has a longer-lasting effect when used every day. It's quite expensive. I want to ask my doctor for 5%, especially if it's almost the same price. That might be too strong and make me lose control of my bowels. I will consult my doctor. I don't think so. I'm still in pain. I haven't come close to having an 'accident.' It does very little for piles (hemorrhoids)."

• Fis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2023

Lidocaine topical "I've come back to re-review (Brand Name) Xylocaine 2% gel (Lidocaine HCL 2%). Everything I said before is true. It does build up but only lasts 2-3 hours. Then you have to wait until the evening (2X daily dose). The applicator tube is short/hard plastic and useless (it's 1 inch from base to tip, not long enough). It expands with a steep angle/degree. Ouch! I can barely bend over. How am I supposed to use this by myself? Even after following directions, using more gel all over the tip than I should for a 'smooth entry,' I still use my finger very carefully. It's gross. At least I'm in the bathroom next to a sink. I can wash my hands, scrub under my nails. I have given the 1 finger a 'manicure' to ensure I don't hurt myself. Maybe I have a terrible fissure. I can barely walk. I'm like 'Quasimodo,' climbing up a staircase. Either way, 2% isn't doing the job. Better than nothing, but I've been stuck in bed. Tingles, total numb. Passing out from pain for over a week."

• Fis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 5, 2023

Lidocaine topical "Maybe I seemed 'brand preferential.' I was using 2% Lidocaine gel internally. I had problems. It still hurt daily. Hobbling like 'Quasimodo.' I could feel the tear when I moved the wrong way. (Yowza!) Not strong enough. I went to a specialist. CT/Scope soon. He prescribed 5%. It only comes as Zensa here. Follow the directions in the box! My pharmacist gave bad advice! Never put it inside yourself. The main non-active ingredient is Benzyl Alcohol. (More than water) It burns inside! Outside is fine. No problem on most external areas. Spare your eyes. I can stand up! It's strong enough but it's overpriced. Working better than 2% internally. ($) Putting the 5% externally is more effective and easier for a FISSURE. +Nifedipine 0.2% gel. (For healing, no anesthesia.) 5% is less expensive overall. It seems I have Crohn's or more likely a form of Colitis. Zensa works as a FISSURE anesthetic. The pain has moved upward. I'm more mobile. It's also a nice cream. A small dab on my abdomen helps."

• Fis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 26, 2024

"Not sure if this is allowed. I see others mentioning prices. Zensa is a fortune! $36 for a tiny 30 g tube! It lasts a week if used sparingly. Easily $2-3 a dose. That was a year ago! Things are more expensive now! It's a crime! A crying shame! It's not that expensive to produce. Whoever owns Alera Skin Care is raking in cash. Zensa is used extensively in the tattoo business. Everyone and their sister has a tattoo now! Used to be taboo, having a tattoo! It's too expensive! It works, but I need a 100 g tube. Or more, I use it on my behind. Going back and forth to the drug store is a physical and monetary pain!"

• Fis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2023

Lidocaine topical "I noticed a couple of extra things. Because I started using a small dab, about the size of 3-4 grains of rice, on my abdomen. It covers an area of about 4 square inches below the navel. It's been very helpful for my other problem, which could be either Crohn's or a form of Colitis. For general skin use, I find it best to have a bare stomach (no clothes in the way) and slowly apply/rub the cream onto the area directly from the tube. Be careful not to touch it, as it will absorb and evaporate. Make sure to wash your hands if you accidentally touch it, as it would probably be bad if you rub your eyes without washing them. Considering my internal experience, I can confirm that getting this cream in your eyes is not recommended. Overall, it's pretty good, but quite expensive. I can easily go through this 30ml tube in a week, even though I'm trying to use it sparingly. However, you do need to use a certain amount for it to have the proper effect, especially for a fissure. The cream is soothing, kind of like a warming pad on my abdomen but it also numbs the area. I can move around a bit, but not at 100%."

• SAV...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 13, 2017

"It took me years to finally find the generic patch that works the same as Lidoderm. My insurance would only let me have Lidocaine. They were all terrible. I will not name them as they are noted with other comments. Two years ago my insurance did not cover Lidocaine. I could only have the cream. After a couple of years, I came down with shingles and was in terrible pain. My doctor prescribed Lidoderm but was denied. I was in such pain that I agreed to use the Lidocaine patch. Luckily, and very happy, the brand that I got for Lidocaine was QUALITEST. I Googled for days and found out that there are multiple manufacturers for the generic Lidoderm. Both Lidoderm and Lidocaine are manufactured by the same company, Telkoku Selyaku in Japan."

• Ano...
• March 23, 2018

"My experience with this medication was traumatizing. This was used as a local anesthesia for a procedure I was awake for. I had to receive multiple injections. After the first injection, I knew something was wrong. My vision went blurry, my eyes felt like they were rapidly moving uncontrollably, my feet started twitching uncontrollably, and the heart rate machine was beeping as if my heart was going so fast, then it would suddenly drop and give the flatline noise. When that happened, my chest felt 'hollow,' and I felt as if I was taking my last breath. I kept telling the nurse to talk to me, I felt like I would lose consciousness at any moment. I literally felt like I was dying on the table. It was the scariest thing I have EVER experienced. They told me I had a rare reaction to the medication, but that I was okay. And they let me leave. The whole ordeal lasted maybe 10 minutes max, but no one will ever come near me with lidocaine ever again."

• Nes...
• April 14, 2017

"Vaginal burn from internal radiation treatments. When I have to pee, sometimes the burning is unbearable. Had tried whatever the Dr. ordered. Had to have 3 catheters in 3 weeks because of bladder spasms. Finally calmed down mentally with the help of taking Xanax, burning still there but felt it was coming from my urethra. Went to urologist from suggestion from OB/GYN and ER Dr. Urologist suggested I try lidocaine jelly 2%... haven't gone into effect yet, but Lord I hope this works... don't know how much more of this excruciating burning I can take."

• Cod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2016

Lidocaine topical "I sprayed it on the irritation, which had hurt like a son of a gun, and it immediately stopped hurting."