Lidocaine topical for Postherpetic Neuralgia User Reviews

• Bil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2019

"The reviews are true and correct. Mylan patches are impractical, useless, a waste of time, a waste of money. They do not peel well, they do not stick well, and if you manage to stick one, as soon as your body moves, it is off. Horrible product. It is ripping off insurance and consumers at the same time. This is not where you make an extra buck, this is screwing around with people needing medical help for pain. Are all other generic meds made by Mylan this sloppy? I will be asking my CVS every time for no Mylan generics. Where is your quality assurance, Mylan?"

• Anonymous
• April 19, 2020

"I hope to God that someone who has chronic back pain that works in this company tries these worthless patches. You charge insurance companies hundreds of dollars for these no-sticking pieces of rubbish. They should stick to your skin like they stick together while you're trying to put them on. They fall off with the slightest movement once you put them on. They are the Stanley Cup of worthlessness."

• Ell...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 19, 2019

"I have used the Mylan lidocaine pain patches for a few years. I had the ones with the white cotton backing. They were perfect. My last few boxes, though, were a plastic backing that don’t stick to my skin after ten minutes. These plastic-backed lidocaine pain patches are totally a waste. I wasted five patches before getting two to stick to my skin. Why on earth did this company change the patches? Now, I'll have to ask the pharmacist if there is another brand I can switch to. I am very unhappy with these non-sticking, worthless lidocaine patches."

• Mar...
• August 5, 2017

"I am a veteran, and the VA recently contracted with Mylan for patches. They are horrible! I have to tape them on. They will not stay on without tape. What a way to scam our vets! VA pharmacy told me that everyone at the hospital hates them. If you have to buy your own, do not buy this product!"

• 1ij...
• May 21, 2017

"What an absolute waste of money. They are made of cheap plastic. Uncomfortable. Do not adhere. Mylan should be ashamed of themselves. I've used name brand, which were white cloth patches and effective. These are a joke! No relief. I don't believe they have any medication on them. Shame on the company!"

• Ckr...
• March 28, 2019

"This is a good medication to relieve a minor amount of the pain. It definitely needs to be stronger so that it works better. Also, the Mylan brand is a disgrace. Why would I pay for this at all? They don’t stick the minute you take them out and remove the backing. They stick to the skin anywhere on your body, like feet, legs, hands, arms, sides, back. They don’t stick. You need to change the way you make these, Mylan. I will, from now on, refuse every order with Mylan patches. No way in heck should people have to pay for extra tape to hold these on. You should be ashamed of yourselves for selling these to people who can’t afford prescriptions as it is. And then you pay the money, can’t get it back, and you’re still sitting, waiting to ease the pain and still waiting for an income. Wrong. All I can say is karma for your company!!! Get some better adhesive or stop making these, Mylan!!!"

• Mel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2018

"Ridiculous. ... Mylan should be embarrassed to say the least. You might as well be putting scotch tape on your body instead. That's how useless and uncomfortable the product is! Change your product, Mylan. Maybe Endo Pharmaceutical could give you some pointers!"

• Edj...
• May 2, 2017

"Your patches will not stay on long enough to supply pain relief. When I apply one to my lower back, it folds onto itself within 3 hours, no matter what I do. They need to be like the Qualitest patches that I have used for years."

• Anonymous
• February 6, 2012

"I had shingles from my right index finger and thumb to the top of my head. I thought my arm would explode at times. Areas of skin on my arm and shoulder had terrible sensations. Lidoderm patches were a great help. I was taking 800 mg NSAIDs with no effect. Went to a pain management specialist who gave me 15 mg oxycodone every 4 hours, Lyrica, and these patches. Max 3 patches - 12 hours per day. The worst was over after two weeks. But the pain continues in my right hand - now 9 months. The oxycodone at bedtime with a patch over the affected parts of my hand will let me sleep 6 hours most nights. The patch doesn't do it all, but it is a good assist. And it is not an NSAID."

• Sds...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2020

"As everybody has said before, these patches are pure junk. I don't think there is medicine on the patch. I went back to the pharmacy where I purchased them, and they said, 'Yes, we are aware that people said they didn't seem to help.' I asked why they sold them to me knowing that they are inferior. I got no answer. I called the company Mylan. They are issuing me a refund of my purchase price. I told them I am calling the FDA. They said not to bother, by law, they have to report it themselves. I am still going to call."

• Lui...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 4, 2019

"Do not buy the Mylan generic brand of lidocaine patches! They do not stay on. I haven't been able to get them to stay on longer than a half hour. Then I have to put uncomfortable tape all around them. There are other brands of lidocaine patches per prescription to try. Before you get the prescription filled, ask the pharmacist what brand they use and don't spend your money on Mylan."

• CLE...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 8, 2018

"If I could give a lower rating than 1, I would. I have used Lidoderm by 2 other manufacturers in the past, so I can say with authority that the Mylan patch is horrible. What good is it if it doesn't stay on? Having to tape it is unacceptable (and doesn't work), especially considering the cost. I cannot believe the Mylan version was given FDA approval. As a registered nurse, I am appalled that this company would make such an inferior product for people who must live with pain. I recommend Lidoderm widely, but now I am telling everyone I know to avoid it if they have no choice but the ineffective Mylan formulation of it."

• Gra...
• April 9, 2021

"This company is ripping people off, as the patches do not stick at all - they are useless and therefore should not be sold as pain patches due to they don't stay on to relieve ANY PAIN. They need to be sued for fraud!!!!! How dare they sell a product that is supposed to help those of us that are in so much pain and are still in pain!!!!! Shame on you, Mylan!!!"

• wol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2018

"My first question is, why did Mylan discontinue making the cotton patches that actually stuck to your skin and start producing a less quality patch that would not stick to a dry surface of any kind? Secondly, who tests these products and provides the thumbs up for quality control? And third, why do the consumers have to settle for less quality medicines as the prices inflate to purchase and the stocks just continue to rise?"

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

"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 Salonpas 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."

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

"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 get refills and make a change. CVS quit selling this brand of generic."

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

"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 5 min. 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 a 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."

• Dis...
• October 12, 2020

"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 intact, 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. If 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!!!"

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

"I was on this site to see if their patches were still any good when it says Exp 09 2017, LOT X4078. My doctor 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 the 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."

• phi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2020

"Completely unusable and a dangerous product to have if you have pets. As with everyone else, these pads are saturated with “medicine,” but they absolutely will not stay in place. Any friction, such as laying on a patch and moving, will cause it to roll up on itself and become impossible to reattach. Using lots of surgical tape might work, but the patch is so heavy it still quickly unseated within minutes. Worst of all, the residue is extremely toxic to dogs and cats, and if they lick where the patch has been exposed or where you laid, they can get very sick. This is unacceptable, and this product should be recalled until they employ a better adhesive agent."

• bet...
• June 9, 2021

"I’m not sure if these patches are going to work or not, but I may never find out. They don’t stick to my skin. My daughter had to tape all around it with medical tape to make it stay on. However, the patch is just stiff enough that it still is not in good contact with my skin. At the price of these, surely you could do better?"

• Ver...
• August 17, 2020

"I was prescribed Lidoderm patches by an ER doctor for a pulled muscle. I had a severe allergic reaction. I have painful blisters, numbness, red, irritated skin. I can barely move the left side of my body. I’m in constant pain from the patches, it’s worse than the pulled muscle pain. I’ve never been in such pain in my life. This drug is very, very dangerous."

• Eye...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2021

"These are the worst patches I've ever been prescribed. They are stiff and do not adhere to my skin, even when the skin is cleaned with alcohol and left to dry. I also taped one down, but it gathered and did not get close enough evenly over the skin to work. Also, the supposedly lidocaine looks to be only a super thin plastic film. I took the box of 30 back to CVD for inspection and a refund, only having tried to adhere to 2 of them. They wouldn't accept it. I was told to contact Mylan. I also left a message with my doctor. These are horrible and expensive, even with my Blue Cross Blue Shield prescription out of pocket. These need to be reported as useless."

• Ron...
• March 6, 2021

"Went to pick up my lidocaine patches and was given Lidoderm instead. Put one on and waited three hours for relief on my shoulder. No relief ever came. Thankful I had one of my other patches left to put on. On a scale of 1-10, I give this a 0."

• Qui...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 15, 2022

"I have sciatica. Couldn't find any other options, so I chose Lidoderm, but I have the 5% lidocaine patches by Mylan, and they do not and will not stick to me whatsoever. Doesn't matter how much I clean the area prior, it will not stick. And they are from a new box, so I don't know what's going on. I've used 4% patches from the store, and they stick. I don't understand why these won't."