Lidocaine Patch

By Sammie Jones Added at May 17, 2010 Views 302 Reviews 2

A lidocaine patch is used to relieve pain usually do to shingles. Shingles is a virus that stays in the nervous system. Lidocaine patches are a local anesthetic for rashes or irritation to the skin.

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	Drew Girl March 8, 2011 at 4:56 0 Likes I like this I don't like this Report as inappropriate This patch works for me on mild pain, it works best in areas where the pain patch can be nearest to the joint, such as your knee. Doesn't work as well on my back.
	Sammie Jones May 17, 2010 at 11:33 0 Likes I like this I don't like this Report as inappropriate Pros I have applied lidocaine patches to patients in the hospital and the results are usually positive. Clients typically feel relief within minutes. Cons Transdermal-meaning medication applied directly to the skin can cause allergic reactions.

Lidocaine Patch

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