A 37-year-old member asked:

if i have epilepsy is it safe for me to get marcaine injections done?

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Family Medicine 38 years experience

Yes: Marcaine is a longer lasting anesthetic. It is commonly used for things like joint injections. It is usually tolerated very well.

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