Skip to main content

Articaine / epinephrine User Reviews & Ratings

Brand names: Septocaine, Articadent, Orabloc, Ultacan Forte, Ultacan, Zorcaine

Articaine / epinephrine has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 8 reviews on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 50% reported a negative experience.

Condition Avg. Rating Reviews Compare
Local Anesthesia  
6.2
 7 reviews for Local Anesthesia 118 medications
Anesthesia  
1.0
 1 reviews for Anesthesia 124 medications
Add your review
  • VERY...
  • March 6, 2019

Septocaine (articaine / epinephrine) for Local Anesthesia "From My experience, is not a safe product/drug. I have had after affects of this medication where I feel anxiety, nervousness, dizziness, dry mouth, and wobbliness. I feel challenge to drive on the highway at times, where I feel impaired to go beyond 60mph. You simply do not feel like yourself. The DMD mentioned no side affects. I believe most dental offices/medical staff are partially informed of the severe side affects; and have very little knowledge on Septocaine better known as Epinephrine Bitartrate. Most patients who are introduced to this medicine are not aware of post side affects. It should be off the market. The sustainability of the drug is unknown-Please be advise, use old fashion Novicaine-(the shortest acting anesthetic at a minimal)."

Was this helpful?YesNo
17 Report
  • byrdg
  • April 14, 2019

Septocaine (articaine / epinephrine) for Local Anesthesia "I have been lightheaded and dizzy on and off since I had 3 fillings on one side of my mouth filled. It is mostly when I stand up. It has been a week and I am still experiencing these symptoms. Does anyone know how long these side effects will last?"

Was this helpful?YesNo
11 Report
  • Dange...
  • November 8, 2022

Septocaine (articaine / epinephrine) for Local Anesthesia "I am not pleased with this medication. As an elderly person who is sensitive to many medications and who takes many medications for illnesses it has had moderately severe and long lasting side effects. It lasted for 5-6 hrs (tooth extraction only took 1 hr). Much too long with no control over 1/2 my face. In addition I had allergic/anaphylactic responses: severe headache, muscle weakness, low blood pressure, blurry vision, difficulty breathing, itching, coughing and runny nose, dizziness and imbalance. I am still experiencing most of these issues 4 days later. I will ask for novacaine in the future. I never had these issues with novacaine."

2 / 10
Was this helpful?YesNo
4 Report
  • LLano
  • July 24, 2019

For Anesthesia "I have asthma. They used this on me as an anesthetic to fill a cavity at the dentist's office. I had trouble breathing almost immediately after the injection and it felt like my throat was swelling up. I feel like they should have looked at my chart & never used this on me. Do not take this if you have asthma. I was terrified, but thankfully I was able to breathe better after about 15 or 20 minutes. Terrifying!!"

1 / 10
Was this helpful?YesNo
5 Report
  • Saved
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • May 11, 2019

Septocaine (articaine / epinephrine) for Local Anesthesia "Without this articaine/epinephrine I do not get numb. This usually is worn off within 30 minutes after getting a filling. My life with any dental work before discovering had been terrorizing as I have always had this problem of the anesthesia not working but as a little kid no one believed me and I felt every thing. I am 51 years old and I recently cried because it was the 1st time in my life I did not cry at the dentist. This would not be possible without septocaine."

10 / 10
Was this helpful?YesNo
5 Report

Are you taking this medicine?

  • Harry
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • May 26, 2020

Septocaine (articaine / epinephrine) for Local Anesthesia "I have recently had the long acting version of this used during a simple cavity filling. I have EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) and Lidocaine wears off in minutes after the injection, I am not joking. Septocaine lasts about 30 minutes before it completely wears off and that is more than enough time for the dentist to fill my cavity. If Lidocaine wears off fast for you I suggest asking your Doctor to try this. Time on Medication = I have been using it @ the dentist for the past 3 years for cavity fillings."

8 / 10
Was this helpful?YesNo
1 Report
  • kiddy
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 20, 2022

For Local Anesthesia "Excelent experience! All my life i was terrified by the dental appointment perspective. Until recently! Nothing felt during the root canal intervention. Nothing at all! I was happy to tears that the worst nightmare of my life, dental phobia, had finally found its cure. And articaine is the name of the game!"

10 / 10
Was this helpful?YesNo
0 Report
  • Morgan
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • March 14, 2019

For Local Anesthesia "I fainted when the dentist used epinephrine on me . The dentist informed me that some patients are allergic to it. I don't like it and I always specify to my dentist not to use this drug for me ."

1 / 10
Was this helpful?YesNo
2 Report

Reviews may be edited to correct grammar/spelling or to remove inappropriate language and content. Reviews that appear to be created by parties with a vested interest are not published. This information is not intended to endorse any particular medication. While these reviews may be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, knowledge, and judgement of healthcare professionals.