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Lidoderm User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Lidoderm has an average rating of 1.9 out of 10 from a total of 29 reviews on Drugs.com. 29% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 61% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Lidoderm

  • Chuck...
  • January 13, 2016

For Pain "Mylan patches do not stick as well as the Qualitest ones, which work great. Pharmacist tried to give me the Mylan as substitute, said to use a bandaid to hold them on...been on the Qualitest ones for several years."

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  • Mel
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 3, 2019

"These Lidocaine patches by Mylan are a complete waste of money! I was given them for pain after surgery. They do not stay on the skin regardless of washing and drying the skin! I have to use actual surgical tape just to hold the patch on but it comes away from the skin in the center where you can’t tape it! Rip off!"

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  • Luigi
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • May 4, 2019

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "Do not buy the Mylan generic brand of lidociane 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."

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  • Waylon
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 29, 2020

"Mylan 5% Lidocaine patches DO NOT STICK to skin!! They are a complete waste of money!! I have pain from pinched nerve or maybe ruptured disc? Because they are a treatment for PAIN, they are also a form of physical abuse!! The people who make them should be jailed for fraud!! Yes, I *am* very angry about this. My back is killing me, and this grossly inferior product isn't going to help one bit. The Mylan exec's should be in prison!!"

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  • DAW
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 6, 2020

"I have lower back pain, herniated disks, disk bulging, disiccation. The Mylan 5% Lidocaine Patch does not stick to the skin - it pulls away moments after application (followed directions on several different occassions). If the patch does not stick to the skin, it can not possible work. Qualitest (ENDO Pharmaceuticals) is a 5% Patch that sticks and works for me. The second best is TEVA Actatvis 5% Patch. Mylan is a inferior product and I would not purchase it every again."

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  • CLEP
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • May 8, 2018

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "If I could give a lower rating than 1, I would. I have used Lidoderm by 2 other manufacturers in the past so 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."

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  • Grace
  • April 9, 2021

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "This company is ripping people off as the patches do not stick at all - they are useless and therefore they 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 if us that are in so much pain and are still in pain!!!!! SHAME ON YOU MYLAN!!!"

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  • Pierres...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • February 20, 2016

For Pain "I have non-union/unfused sternum from open heart surgery. This is one thing that really helps with the pain. Only bad thing is insurance will only pay for it if I have shingles. I only wish the FDA would do further studies so that those of us who need this patch can get our insurance to cover it. The insurance covered it until 2016."

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  • Amypond
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 30, 2016

For Pain "I have cervical & lumbar spinal stenosis, herniated discs and several other spinal issues. The lumbar part causes extreme pain in my hip to the point I can barely walk. I'm waiting for pain mgmt appt, but after seeing them for cervical problems I have zero confidence they will help. In the meantime, my gp precribed these in addition to oral pain med. After reading reviews here, I'm glad I went to walgreens because I got the ones from watson. They stick well so far. Too soon to say how well they work because I just applied a little while ago. It does seem a little better already though. Pretty expensive co-pay, but if it helps I'll find a way to afford it."

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

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "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 test these products and provides the thumbs up for quality control? And third, why do the consumers have to settle with less quality medicines as the prices inflate to purchase and the stocks just continue to rise."

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

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

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

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

"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

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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  • Disap...
  • October 12, 2020

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

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

"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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  • kadyh...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 1, 2018

"The worst. They don't stick. They are NOTHING like the flexible, cushiony generics I used to get. I told CVS they were no good and I was told this was the only kind they were going to carry. I then said I was going to change pharmacies and I was told "OK, No problem". These patches are a HUGE problem. Worthless."

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  • Estel
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 28, 2016

For Pain "Lidocaine 5% patch...What a waste of time and money. Product did NOT relieve my bursitis pain. The "metallic" taste went away after a couple of weeks. The blurred vision, sensitive eyesight to sun and complicated way of using this product I could have dealt with if only it had worked. Do not waste your money and time"

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

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "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."

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  • Very...
  • August 17, 2020

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "I was prescribed Lidoderm patches by ER doctor for a pulled muscle. I had a severe allergic reaction. I have painful blisters, numbness, red irritated. I can barely move my 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."

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  • beth
  • June 9, 2021

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "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?"

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

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "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 they supposedly lidocaine looks to be only a super thin plastic film. I took the box of 30 back to CVD for inspection and refund only having tried to adhere 2 of them. They wouldn't accept. I was told to contact Mylan. I also left message with my dr. These are horrible and expensive. Even with my Blue Cross Blue Shield prescription out of pocket. These need to be reported as useless."

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  • Roni
  • March 6, 2021

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "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."

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