Exparel for Pain User Reviews (Page 3)
Exparel has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 67 reviews for the treatment of Pain. 48% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 48% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Exparel
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 15, 2023
"I just had a lumbar artificial disc replacement between L/4 L/5- major back surgery. They go through the stomach to access the spine and then use a tool to open up my collapsed bone on bone disc so they can put in a new artificial disc and restore the disc height and movement. I am AMAZED by how little pain I have had since the surgery and I have every reason it’s mostly credited to this medication. I actually had to stop myself from walking more than was recommended because I feel zero nerve pain etc. It’s supposed to last up to 70 hours so I’m a bit nervous about when it wears off (it’s been 50 hours so far)."
- Caitlin
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 10, 2023
"I'm on day two after a dental implant surgery (abutment placement) and have felt minimal pain—just soreness in my cheek. I'd honestly say it works too well. The day after surgery, I didn't really feel any pain when I woke up and did a little too much because I ended up overestimating my activity levels. I ended up feeling super winded, and coupled with experiencing the side effect of decreased appetite and riding out the lingering effects of anesthetic from the day before, I felt kind of bad when I realized I hadn't eaten for 12 hours. On one hand, I liked that hydrocodone kept me from doing too much and hurting myself, but on the other hand, Exparel has been practically painless and I feel mostly like myself. I'm not sure how I'd feel if I had to take it for any other procedures, however."
- Dave
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 31, 2023
"I was given Exparel before a total knee replacement. Dr claimed that I would feel little pain for 3 days, then as the pain increased I might need to use opioids. Didn't work at all! I woke up in post-op screaming in pain! Took Drs forever to decide to give me something for the pain. I chased the pain for 3 days after as was told I couldn't take anything else. Scheduled to get my other knee done in 6 months, will NOT get this shot!"
- Hettie
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 17, 2023
"I received Exparel during a total hip replacement. It did not take more than the slightest edge off the pain. In recovery, it made me so nauseous that the alternative- an opioid - could not be kept down. That put me in that nasty place of trying to catch up with the pain. It is only day 1 and I will amend this if it changes. But I am at about a 7 with the opioid, icing, and elevation. Gonna be a long night."
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- Jesse
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 24, 2019
"Was given an injection of Exparel 3 weeks ago to put a drain in my mouth after oral surgery. That area of my mouth is still numb along with 3 teeth. I hope it wears off at some point."
- EGano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 23, 2018
"My son was given exparel after having his wisdom teeth extracted. It did not provide him much pain relief at all. I would not recommend for oral surgery."
- Melissa
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 13, 2019
"They gave Exparel to me after surgery. I'd say it was joke, of it wasn't literally torture. Wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. "
- Matt
- November 3, 2020
"Was given post hemorrhoidectomy. Wore off within 2 hours. Not worth it. I understand not all cases are the same but this was ridiculous!"
- Moano
- February 24, 2021
"Had a tooth extracted, it didn’t do anything not a lick I was immediately in excruciating pain . So I basically just threw that money out the window."
- Sam
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 20, 2019
"Was given Exparel during implant oral surgery. NEVER had any pain. For Oral Surgery would recommend always."
- PLC
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 26, 2020
"I was told Exparel last 72 hours, I have aid $450 for “a big bottle” and found it worn off after 12 hours. I was in excruciating pain after."
- Andrew
- July 21, 2020
"Had rotator cuff surgery 4 days ago, was given Exparel. Almost no post-surgical pain. Amazing. Given a small prescription of opiate that I not needed at all. Very pleased."
- Expatel
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 22, 2023
"I was given this to help control pain from a tummy tuck. It did absolutely nothing and I woke up in the recovery room with 10/10 pain. I had no relief at all"
- Sandy
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 3, 2023
"the worst pain ever experienced. Are we in some kind of sick experiment?"
- Sally
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 29, 2018
"Thought Exparel was great, did not need any pain meds for 2 days."
- Anonymous
- August 26, 2021
"Have had it twice, two surgeries. Absolutely NO PAIN!! Allows for early movement and speedy recovery. (I’m 94 and so happy to be up and around again so soon!)"
- Love
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 23, 2021
"I had a mass removed and today is the second day and I feel no pain at all! The Exparel has given me 100 percent relief."
- Jill
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 15, 2023
"Great! Led to a pain-free wisdom tooth recovery without Percocet or other opioid medications. Only needed ibuprofen and Tylenol."
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"I had Exparel following laparoscopic surgery and had a lot of anxiety about post surgical pain. I have had no pain and it is almost 24 hours! Amazing! I have to have another surgery in 4 weeks and will definitely ask for it for pain relief. Now I will be more confident going into surgery knowing that I won’t be in so much pain."