Bupivacaine liposome for Pain User Reviews (Page 2)

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2021

Bupivacaine liposome "I was given Exparel while under sedation for surgery. I had a very negative reaction to it upon waking up in the hospital. It made my entire left side go numb, including parts of my face (the injection site was my pelvis). My limbs were shaking uncontrollably, it made me extremely warm then cold - my temperature wouldn’t regulate correctly, it caused ringing in my ears, weakness, and a sensation like I was going to die. It was akin to a very severe anxiety attack. The worst part is that I am five days post-op, and it is still happening even though the drug is supposed to be completely out of my system by now. I wish someone had told me ahead of time that this was going to be administered to me."

• Sho...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2022

Bupivacaine liposome "Was given Exparel as a “nerve block” during rotator cuff/shoulder surgery. Was told it would last up to 96 hours, however, I was pain-free for only about 20 hours. During that time, my arm got very hot, and I had lots of twitching. The worst part was the dead feeling in my arm, it was completely dead and just hung in my sling, and it was falling out of my sling. I even hit my shoulder on a door frame because I couldn’t feel it! In my opinion, it was not worth it to have this injection, and I would refuse it a second time."

• Way...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 5, 2020

Bupivacaine liposome "I have had two back surgeries. The 1st one (for a left leg issue) I did not get Exparel, and the after pain was terrible. I could barely get my clothes on and off for almost 4 weeks. The 2nd operation (for the right leg issue) was virtually an identical procedure on the right side, but I was given an Exparel injection (only one). It was a night-and-day difference. I had very little pain and felt pretty normal after just one week. Great stuff."

• got...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2021

Bupivacaine liposome "I had four wisdom teeth and one molar removed at one time. I paid the extra fee for the so-called long-lasting numbing Exparel. If the oral surgeon used it, you couldn't prove it by me. I had absolutely no effect on my pain. It was useless. Complete waste of $300. I almost ended up in the emergency room with the pain. I don't recommend this product."

• CDK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2022

Bupivacaine liposome "Horrible drug! Please ask your doctor before any surgery if this will be used. It is a neurotoxin and will destroy your nerves! Nerves should never be deadened for that long! Two years post-abdominal surgery and still have neurologic/muscular problems, and there are no doctors to help you, as they don’t know how to help! Scary!!!"

• Ken...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2019

Bupivacaine liposome "I was in the post-op recovery room after having olecranon fracture reconstructive surgery and was having trouble managing the pain. They recommended the Exparel one-time injection, which under the circumstances I readily agreed to. It was administered in the upper pectoral/left shoulder region. I was told that the pain relief would last two days. It relieved the pain, but for only 6 hours."

• kri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2021

Bupivacaine liposome "I had a full rotator cuff tear, also ended up with a slap tear and bone spurs to be operated on in my right shoulder. I read horror stories about pain management after this surgery, so I was naturally very anxious. I asked my doctor about Exparel. She had never used it but agreed. I woke up from surgery, and my whole arm was numb, yes, my hand too, but I’ll pay that price any day. It continued to stay numb all the way through my first therapy appointment, in which my therapist was shocked that I couldn’t feel a thing as he manipulated my arm. That was 5 days after surgery. I was able to use very little pain medicine once I got feeling back. I am so thankful this worked so well for me. I just wish it had for everyone, because it can be a game changer."

• Vis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2023

Bupivacaine liposome "266 mg Exparel. Bilateral inguinal hernia. From recovery room to 24 hours later, my pain has been 8-9 out of 10. Had to ask for a painkiller immediately in recovery. Another (opioid) before leaving the surgical center. By the time I got home, I could barely walk from pain. I would never use this med again. I had laparoscopic gallbladder surgery 2 years ago. Extra strength Tylenol. This laparoscopic procedure, which was less invasive, I've had 4-5 times the pain. I believe Exparel contributed somewhat to it."

• Exp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2019

Bupivacaine liposome "I had a vestibulectomy and was terrified of the recovery. All I have to say is wow. Exparel was a miracle. I had no pain for a week after. By the time Exparel wore off, all I needed was ibuprofen. This drug has made me no longer fear the aftermath of surgery. Just had a wrist surgery and requested the doctor use it. It’s only 24 hours out, but again I have no pain. Bonus points in that my insurance covered it!"

• Aly...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2015

Bupivacaine liposome "I had a rhinoplasty with turbinate reduction this past Friday, and my doctor used Exparel on me. When I woke up, I had no pain or discomfort, and it wasn't until Monday (just about 72 hours after surgery) that I started to feel a headache and some pressure. I honestly couldn't believe the results. To not have any pain after a rhinoplasty was so surprising to me, and now I am just dealing with swelling/bruising that is regular. I did supplement Exparel with Percocet, so I'm sure the two together were helpful, but I wouldn't go through any other procedure like this without it."

• Hap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2023

Bupivacaine liposome "I was given this medication for rotator cuff surgery. It has now been 24 hours and I have experienced absolutely no pain. I actually feel like I haven't even had any surgery because I have no pain. I was told before the injection that it does not work for everyone. I feel blessed. It has worked for me. I highly recommend receiving this injection."

• Vin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2021

Bupivacaine liposome "I just had a hemorrhoidectomy, and the postoperative pain is negligible. I am taking other pain medication for cancer, but so far I haven’t needed much. This is relatively new, can’t wait until they enhance the technology and find a way to use it for chronic pain."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2020

Bupivacaine liposome "Exparel was a huge blessing for me when I had a hemorrhoidectomy and also helped with the pain of my spinal cord stimulator explant. For the explant, they used it in the outer areas of the surgery, not in the spinal cord area, but for the outer parts of the incisions. Pain control was so much better with Exparel vs. without it. I never want to ever have any surgery without having Exparel. I did require some opioid pain relief but thoroughly believe that if I had not had the Exparel, the pain from both surgeries would have been much worse, requiring much more opioid medication. I think the healing actually went quicker for me because I didn't come out of surgery in extreme pain and felt like moving other parts of my body sooner, which I think brought better blood circulation to the surgical sites."

• Ann...
• February 21, 2018

Bupivacaine liposome "I had 2 surgeries down in my lady parts. A lot of stitches. I woke up in recovery and surprisingly NO PAIN!! I felt pressure and a sort of discomfort. I could handle it. Wear the armband (in case you have to go to the ER, it alerts the staff you have had this medicine) for 96 hours. Why aren't ALL doctors using this??? A long-acting numbing injectable in the site where you had surgery. This is an absolute miracle medicine. I have had NO side effects. Ask your doctor about this if you have to have surgery."

• Bob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 20, 2023

Bupivacaine liposome "I was given Exparel for abdominal surgery, and it worked great. However, 12 hours later, the effects wore off, and I was in extreme pain. Does the $3 generic last 8 hours? Not worth it. I had a max dose."

• HG-...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2022

Bupivacaine liposome "I have post laminectomy single level with wires and pain stimulator removed. This non-opioid drug did nothing for my postoperative pain. I experienced the following symptoms: extreme pain lasting over 24 hours, rapid heart rate, elevated blood pressure, constipation, dark stool, pain on my right side in the area of my gallbladder, hepatic duct, common bile duct, and pancreas."

• CBC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2022

Bupivacaine liposome "Terrible drug! It was given without my knowledge during a laparoscopy… injected into my hypogastric nerves during surgery. My lower body up to my chest was numb for over a month. I still have many neurologic symptoms, and it has been 2 years since this was injected into me. Not enough data on this drug! You never want your nerves deadened for that long! Horribly life-changing!"

• Non...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2023

Bupivacaine liposome "Was injected with Exparel after my fistulectomy surgery and I've been pain-free since waking up from surgery 14 hours ago and counting. Honestly, it has worked so well that I forget I even had surgery. Somewhat worried about what the pain will be like when it wears off."

• Dav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2023

Bupivacaine liposome "I was given Exparel before a total knee replacement. The doctor 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 the doctors forever to decide to give me something for the pain. I chased the pain for 3 days after as I was told I couldn't take anything else. Scheduled to get my other knee done in 6 months, will NOT get this shot!"

• Het...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2023

Bupivacaine liposome "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."

• mdb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2019

"I just had ankle surgery: to remove bone spurs and fix tears in my Achilles tendon. My surgery was on Wednesday, and now it is Monday, and I'm still feeling some of the effects of the Exparel block. Granted, I had a total of three different nerve block sites. Wonderful medicine. All I'm having to take is Tylenol. I highly recommend the nerve block medicine."

• GM ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2018

Bupivacaine liposome "I had a hip labral tear repaired and resurfacing of my femur. I waited for the pain to show up after surgery, and it never did. I did not have to take a single pain pill, which was especially helpful since I have mast cell disease, and narcotics can cause serious allergic reactions. This medication is amazing."

• Ran...
• May 22, 2018

Bupivacaine liposome "Exparel is incredible. I have chronic pain that cannot be cured. If I have an injection of Exparel, I feel fantastic for days. Regular bupivacaine lasts only 12 hours - I am on day 2 of Exparel now, and my pain is 1 out of 10. It is usually a 6! Loving this right now, but worried how bad I will feel when it wears off."

• C C...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2017

"I had a reverse shoulder replacement, August 23, 2017. I was given a nerve block as well as an injection of Exparel. It made recovery so much easier! The nerve block didn't wear off for 24 hours, and the Exparel lasted for about 3 days. To be spared the immediate pain from major surgery for those first few days was such a blessing. Especially compared to my total knee replacement 28 years ago, where I was in agony from the moment I woke up from surgery. Wonderful results!"

• Pil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2020

Bupivacaine liposome "I was given Exparel after a pilonidal cyst removal and lift procedure. It has worked great. I only took one opioid pain pill just in case the first night of sleep. I did not even need it. I never took another and had absolutely no pain. Although it’s 7 days since surgery, I am still numb. It has worn off some, but I still think I’m about 50 percent numb. Hope it eventually wears off."