Lidocaine / prilocaine topical User Reviews & Ratings

• Mad...
• May 17, 2018

Lidocaine / prilocaine topical for Anesthesia "Today I got my first tattoo. I was reading these comments this morning because I bought Emla numbing cream, and I’m so scared of needles I was skeptical of it even working! I must say that when I got to my appointment, she wiped my arm down, and it freaked me out, my arm was so incredibly numb it felt like rubber. She started and told me she had done the first line, and I literally felt nothing. I could hear buzzing, and that was all. About 40 mins in, and it was starting to wear off, but it was good because I felt like the cream eased me into it, and then when I could actually feel it, it was almost done and wasn’t too bad :)"

• Sar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 13, 2016

Lidocaine / prilocaine topical for Anesthesia "I have a phobia of needles, and this is the way to get through blood tests. I had to keep getting blood tests due to having low levels of iron in my blood, and if this numbing cream wasn't available, I don't know how I'd have coped. Come to think of it, using anything sharp on me is a nightmare. I didn't trust this cream to work more at first because quite a few medications haven't worked for me, but this was a godsend."

• Pin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2020

Lidocaine / prilocaine topical for Anesthesia "Needed an IV insertion for a contrast MRI, and insisted that EMLA be used. Applied 1.5 hrs. before the procedure, and I barely was aware of the needle at all. It makes a huge difference since I am phobic about needles. My rule now is without EMLA, you can't touch me. You insert the IV when and where I tell you, or I am leaving!"

• Sco...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 27, 2019

Lidocaine / prilocaine topical for Anesthesia "I use it when I have sex. It's amazing. I can last for ages now and long enough for my partner to orgasm every time. It's changed our sex life. I apply it to the tip of my penis about 30 mins before sex. Rub it in well to the entire head of the penis. Downside, obviously, is I don't get the same sensation, but after about 30 minutes of lovemaking, the cream has worn off and I'm ready to ejaculate."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2021

Lidocaine / prilocaine topical for Anesthesia "I was so, so nervous to get a blood test for work, but I knew it needed to be done. I used EMLA in a thick layer on both inner elbow creases, that way, the nurse could determine which side had the better vein for her to use. I seriously didn’t feel a single thing!! You could feel the cold alcohol swab, but no needle pinch whatsoever. So amazing, this stuff is the best for people with needle phobia—highly recommend!"

• Tro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2021

Lidocaine / prilocaine topical for Anesthesia "Love this. I'm using it for a 5-hour tattoo, and I’m halfway through the session. It is completely numb for the first hour, and then it wears down a bit, but it is still bearable. I can sit here, just relaxed while my arm gets needled."

• Kev...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 12, 2021

Lidocaine / prilocaine topical "I use Emla for premature ejaculation. I apply it to the head of my penis about 30 minutes before (make sure you wipe it off prior to engaging). I last 1-2 minutes without it and 5-10 minutes when I have used it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 23, 2012

Lidocaine / prilocaine topical for Anesthesia "Without Emla cream, I don't know how I would have made it through my cancer treatments. Thank you so much. I am now finding it impossible to find Emla. My pharmacy has told me it has stopped being manufactured. Is this true? Please say NO."

• Ree...
• October 28, 2013

Lidocaine / prilocaine topical for Anesthesia "I use Emla with a dermaroller. I apply a thin layer and put cling film over it for 60 minutes before starting treatment. It completely numbs the area, and I can't feel the 1.5 mm needles at all. I can now get through a session in 5 minutes instead of 30, where I had to keep stopping because of pain. I bought this for just over $20 for a 5 g tube at Chemist Warehouse. It's expensive, but I only need one every 6 weeks, and 5 g covers my whole buttock and thigh area. I love this stuff!"

• sam...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 11, 2022

Lidocaine / prilocaine topical for Anesthesia "I love this product! I'm a massive needle phobic, I would literally not get anything checked and live in pain until I almost died of pneumonia. They tried freeze sprays, no good-my veins would collapse with the stress. I have to have regular bloods done since, and there is no way I could do it without Emla."

• gle...
• May 19, 2011

Lidocaine / prilocaine topical for Anesthesia "I'm no stranger to the dental chair. I have over $30,000 invested in my teeth. After periodontal surgery, I began every 4-month deep cleanings. Due to root surfaces, I had full mouth Novocaine every cleaning. I tried Oraqix, with great trepidation, 6 months ago. I just had my second cleaning with Oraqix. It is a miracle. No pain whatsoever and no numbness to wear off. I would not have believed this possible without trying it."

• Gam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2024

Lidocaine / prilocaine topical "I rub a bit of this on the head of my penis 15 minutes before sex, then wash it off. It's fantastic - sex now lasts much longer, my wife gets longer pleasure and I still get a satisfying feeling from ejaculation too. Don't wonder if sex can last longer, this will change everything."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 22, 2019

Lidocaine / prilocaine topical for Anesthesia "Does not work at all! I found it actually made it harder for the phlebotomist to find my small, deep, rolling veins as well. I've tried using the medication for almost 2 years, as I need blood draws very often, and I never felt much relief. When using the cream, it seemed to burn more than without it. If it works for some people, that’s great, but I find it’s better to just do without it. When I get a very skilled phlebotomist, I have no pain or issues."

• Evi...
• October 27, 2022

Lidocaine / prilocaine topical for Anesthesia "I used this cream a few years ago and was amazed how good it was, worked within 30 mins and was super numb like you get with a needle anesthetic. I just tried it again and couldn't believe how poor its effect was. I used it on my hand to have a skin cancer removed, no numbing happened at all! The formula has been changed since I last used it and you never had to put a dressing over it to work, what rubbish it is."

• Fra...
• December 13, 2015

Lidocaine / prilocaine topical for Anesthesia "I only use Emla to have sex. I use it one hour before I have sex with my wife, and I enjoy longer, intensive sex. I am German, and I bought it in Germany for €27.90 in a 25 mg tube, much, much cheaper than here."

• Anonymous
• January 18, 2012

For Anesthesia "As a nurse with over 20 yrs experience, my knees and back have taken their toll of injury and pain. Lidocaine patches are a godsend, I am free of pain and able to continue doing what I love most in life: taking care of others. Not having to depend on others to take care of me and prolonging my career. Thank God for Lidoderm!"

• wow...
• August 16, 2015

Lidocaine / prilocaine topical for Anesthesia "Emla will do the job for only half an hour! It takes like 2 hours when you apply, and you can't count on it more than 30-40 minutes. If you want to use Emla for a tattoo, anything bigger than the palm of your hand won't do the job! A little cute butterfly? Buy this product, you'll love it! A big rib piece? You better hold the pain and cry and faint than count on this cream! And I do not know if you can reapply some during the tattoo session. Just be aware that if the pain comes back and your tattoo is not over, your brain will freak out at least 6-7 times more, and so will the pain! This product can be a b*tch if you want to use it on a $200 tattoo."

• Bol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2022

For Anesthesia "So I was prescribed lidocaine/prilocaine for my premature ejaculation issue. It helps a good amount. Without anything, I can only last around 1-2 minutes after vaginal penetration. I tell my wife her pussy feels too good, it’s not my fault. With this cream on, I can go around 10 minutes depending on the circumstances. Sometimes I’ll leave the cream on with a thick condom over it, then I last even longer. Picking it up at the pharmacy was so embarrassing. The pharmacist explained to me how to use it. I wanted to run away."

• Tam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2016

For Anesthesia "My rheumatologist recommended this medication for nerve pain that shoots from my neck to my hands due to nerve damage in my neck following cervical spine surgery. I was skeptical about using it at first, however, during an intense flare, I could feel the tenderness along my arms to my hands and fingers and tried the gel. It definitely dulled the pain and helped to relieve the tenderness and tingling shooting to my fingers. Just one tool in my arsenal and a great help."

• Ale...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 13, 2017

For Anesthesia "I use 2.5/2.5% EMLA cream for electrolysis of my facial hair. It does not work as well for me as others. It reaches maximum effectiveness 8-15 minutes after application, and the numbing effect begins to wear off after about 30 minutes, so it works quickly for me, but not very long. When I applied it 1-2 hours before the procedure, as recommended, it had completely worn off by then. Although it does help, there are areas of my face (around the mouth) where the pain is still quite intense, even with the EMLA cream, and I often have to quit the procedure early due to the pain. I wish it worked better for me-good luck to others."

• Gar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 3, 2017

For Anesthesia "Applied to the right lower leg for a lump and pain from the ankle to the knee. Very painful to touch or press on. Within one week, the lump disappeared and all pain left the affected area. This condition was over one year with no treatment correcting the problem. I am pleased with the results."

• Num...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2017

For Anesthesia "I got a small tube to try and help with premature ejaculation. I applied a very small amount over my penis head and left it for about 10-15 mins. The end of my penis was completely numb, and it's an odd sensation, I can tell you. It's a little alarming, actually, but the feeling starts to return after about 20 mins. Only use a small amount and do a 'test run' on your own so you can be prepared for the numbing sensation. Does exactly what it's supposed to."

• Lyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2022

For Anesthesia "Mfg: Akorn. Used prior to thyroid biopsy (FNA). The surface area was covered in a relatively thick layer (like using hair removal creams), waited about 25 minutes, then the procedure began. Indeed, the surface had zero feel. The tender interior larynx and thyroid were still receiving pain, albeit tolerable. Don't forget to wash hands well after application or accidental transfer... initially forgot to tie hair back and got a trace amount on fingers accomplishing that task. Hands were the issue. It dried, and I forgot about it until I was perusing a magazine and inadvertently licked my finger. Numbed tongue for over 15 minutes."

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2022

For Anesthesia "I specifically used the Emla patches on my kids for their vaccines, and it was a terrible experience. It's far stickier than a band-aid, and I think most parents will agree, ripping a band-aid off a young child is not fun! My children were screaming in so much pain after I ripped off the patch (it ripped out the little arm hairs on their arms), they were terrified. I think they didn't feel the needle because they were so distracted by the pain they just endured. I truly believe dealing with the minor pinch of a needle would have been less traumatic and quicker than dealing with the patch."

• Evi...
• October 27, 2022

Lidocaine / prilocaine topical for Anesthesia "I used this cream a few years ago and was amazed how good it was, worked within 30 mins and was super numb like you get with a needle anesthetic. I just tried it again and couldn't believe how poor its effect was. I used it on my hand to have a skin cancer removed, no numbing happened at all! The formula has been changed since I last used it and you never had to put a dressing over it to work, what rubbish it is."