Can i while using lidocaine ointment take over-the-counter pain relievers without out causing more problems?

Yes: The oral pain relievers and topical Lidocaine work in different ways and can be safely used together.

Pain: Yes, you may take pain meds with your topical lidocaine.

Lidocaine ointment: As long as you apply the ointment as prescribed and avoid other medications that contain similar types (caines) of local anesthetics it would be difficult to reach toxic blood levels of lidocaine. We often use a multimodal approach to pain control in order to maximize results and minimize side effects. Adding oral, non local anesthetic pain medications will help accomplish this.