Exparel for Pain User Reviews (Page 3)
Reviews for Exparel
- Lau...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 24, 2020
"I was given Exparel as a nerve block for a bunionectomy. This was a miracle drug for me. I could not feel my foot at all for 3 days and it didn’t fully wear off for a full 7 days. This is a very painful surgery and this medicine was a godsend to get me over the worst days. I only had to take a few narcotic pills and was able to toss the rest. I highly recommend this medicine for this particular surgery!"
- Ali...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 23, 2020
"I had Exparel following laparoscopic surgery and had a lot of anxiety about postsurgical 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."
- ABC...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 28, 2021
"I had Exparel administered during my wisdom teeth removal, and its effect was/is truly magical. I had 4 teeth removed, for more context. I had some pain post-op on the first day, and very tolerable pain the second and third day. I’m on my fourth day and the pain is virtually nonexistent. I have been taking ibuprofen as directed, which I’m sure helps, but my recovery experience has been far, far smoother than anyone else I’ve known who has had the procedure done and had not used Exparel. I’m so happy I didn’t have to take an opioid and that it was so effective on its own."
- ADR...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 15, 2023
"I just had a lumbar artificial disc replacement between L4 and L5 - 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)."
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- 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."
- EGa...
- 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 it for oral surgery."
- Mel...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 13, 2019
"They gave Exparel to me after surgery. I'd say it was a joke, or it wasn't literally torture. Wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy."
- Mat...
- 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!"
- Moa...
- 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 lasts 72 hours, I have paid $450 for “a big bottle” and found it worn off after 12 hours. I was in excruciating pain after."
- And...
- 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."
- San...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 3, 2023
"The worst pain ever experienced. Are we in some kind of sick experiment?"
- Exp...
- 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."
- Jil...
- 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."
- 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!)"
- Sal...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 29, 2018
"Thought Exparel was great, did not need any pain meds for 2 days."
- Lov...
- 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."
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"I had Exparel Slow Release to remove anal warts. I was told it is a topical anesthetic that should provide relief from pain for three days. And it did exactly that! I had zero pain, and I know what anal pain feels like as I'd had two anal fistulectomies in the past. I haven't studied the specs for this medication, but it performed exactly as was explained to me prior to the surgery."