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What is the frequency of a allergic reaction to lidocaine?
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Lidocaine: Lidocaine allergy is pretty common, other alternative anesthetics can be administered to avoid the problem. An allergist can test you to determine if you are truly allergic.
Answered 6/26/2014
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Very rare: True Lidocaine allergy has been reported in less than 0.3% of people who get skin tested. Most people who report Lidocaine allergy experienced symptoms such as tachycardia, flushing or agitation following an injection in the dentist's office. This is much more likely due to the effects of Epinephrine typically administered with Lidocaine in this situation.
Answered 6/26/2014
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