Question 1

is it safe to use expired lidoderm patches?

Accepted Answer

No: Expired products can have modified ingredients that are not safe.

Question 2

can lidoderm patches get you high pressure?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: Usually, Lidoderm patches would not affect blood pressure.

Question 3

how do lidoderm patches work?

Accepted Answer

Local anesthetic: These patches contain lidocaine, a local anesthetic.  It is absorbed directly into the skin causing a numbing effect.

Question 4

will lidoderm patches get you high?

Accepted Answer

No: No, but if you use them not as directed they can be dangerous, causing a toxic effect like ringing in the ears, tremors or even seizures. Use only as instructed!

Question 5

what can you tell me about lidoderm patches?

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Lidodrem: Lidoderm patches have the local anesthetic lidocaine for treatment of herpes zoster pain AFTER the lesions heal. The skin becomes numb temporarily. It should be 12 hrs on and 12 hrs off and not left on the skin continuously. Any painful skin condition due to nerve problem can be helped with its application. DO NOT use on broken skin.

Question 6

i have a friend that smokes lidoderm patches. what can happend to her if she keeps on doin it? is she trying to get high on them?

Accepted Answer

Swallowing can kill: I've never heard of smoking them, but I've heard of deaths from swallowing. It's certainly not a good thing to do and your guess as to why she'd do it is as good as anyone but hers. I hope she decides to find a better way to meet her needs and eventually to re-direct them. Having a good friend is a good start. Finding interesting things to do will help too. Tell her it's risky. I wish U both well!

Question 7

fibromyalgia use lidoderm patches for pain relief. insurance won't pay for and i cannot afford them. any substitute or other suggestions?

Accepted Answer

A few options: Make sure you are following with a primary care doctor or rheumatologist.  Consider oral medications such as gapapentin or Lyrica, (pregabalin) amitriptyline....
If you don't want to take oral medications, consider having medications compounded into a topical form

Question 8

i was prescribed lidoderm patches (i do not take oral meds). i have noticed my mild crps gets worse with these patches. why? i stopped using them.

Accepted Answer

Tolerance: You are probably getting tolerant to the drug.
You may try using it again after some time without it.

Question 9

is it ok to use lidoderm patches for osteoarthritis pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They are expensive but occasionally some people experience some value from them especially for low back pain.

Question 10

would lidoderm patches (lidocaine) show in a drug screen?

Accepted Answer

Probably not.: This is not one of the chemicals usually looked for in drug screens as it is not a narcotic.

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