Lidocaine topical for Pain User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• October 7, 2011

Lidocaine topical "I use these patches on my neck due to nerve and muscle issues. They don't work as an anti-inflammatory. However, they do help with the main cause of my inflamed muscles. I sometimes get tingling in my face and hands and arms that get pretty severe, and these patches relieve most of the pain and/or numbness within 15 minutes. They do, unfortunately, seem to never want to stay on for more than an hour."

• Anonymous
• October 30, 2008

Lidocaine topical "Lidoderm patch. Rated 6 and 1/2. Used for 12 hours, then off for 12. This was a fairly good addition to my pain treatment for spinal arthritis. I take NSAIDs, Tramadol, and add this towards the end of the day when I feel my spine on fire. It makes a difference, but not sure a big enough difference to justify the cost. Cons - must wear a non-waterproof patch for 12 hours. Patch is no good if you sweat even moderately as it 'unsticks'. It is not re-applicable, can't take it off to readjust or for a shower, so you have to get it right and time it right. Pro - It does help in a manner that pain medicines and NSAIDs don't."

• Syl...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 23, 2015

Lidocaine topical "I have several pain-related medical issues, including fibromyalgia, arthritis in various joints and spine, and ankylosing spondylitis. I experience severe lower back pain when lying down or with physical activity that involves standing for even short periods of time or bending over, etc. I am treated with two types of opioids for pain. However, despite using these strong medications, my back, hip, and pelvic pain exceeds the threshold of my opioid treatment schedule. As a result, I generally use the Lidoderm patches on my back, pelvic area, and hips. All I can say is they are fabulous. I've used these for several years now. I can put on the patch(es) for 12 hours of any 24-hour period. I can use between 1-3 patches as needed."

• Cor...
• December 23, 2007

Lidocaine topical "I recently was prescribed Lidoderm patches. I was impressed with the relief I got from sore muscles and joints. Later that night, I noticed my shoulder was extremely tender to touch, and when I looked at it, it was severely bruised and the skin was blistering and peeling, like frostbite. So watch heat and cold while using this patch!"

• San...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2019

"I had used the previous lidocaine patch made by Qualitest, and they are wonderful. Now I guess there is a generic patch made by Mylan, which is a complete waste of time and money. It is like the brown part of a Band-Aid. It rolls up on all sides when applying to the skin. I tried to put one on my foot and then put a sock over it. When I took the sock off, the patch was stuck to the sock. I almost destroyed my sock trying to get the patch off of it. The Mylan patch is so thin and provides no relief whatsoever. We have had a freezing winter, and there is no way to apply any topical lidocaine because of all the clothes that one has to wear at this time. It has been a long, miserable winter, needless to say. I worked many years to have my employer-based insurance. What is the purpose of having the insurance when it is useless to you? What a rip-off."

• mak...
• September 7, 2016

Lidocaine topical "Had a spinal fusion back in 2000, and over the years, on and off, I have used the Watson lidocaine 5% patches. Last year, my insurance sent me Mylan. What a waste of time and money. Who thought of manufacturing plastic patches for the skin? They not only pinch the skin but also don't stick at all! I can't imagine if I was walking in the summer and had one on. Shame on you, Mylan, a call to customer service was to no avail. The cost of the Watson brand (which I loved) is so expensive now. I won't be ordering them anymore. The point is Mylan's co-pay was affordable but didn't stick, and Watson's co-pay is too much."

• chi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 24, 2016

Lidocaine topical "I tried using the over-the-counter 4% lidocaine and had some relief. I talked to a pharmacist who said that the Mylan should give about 25% more relief. I tried it-purchased 30-5% pads that cost about $0.30 more than the over-the-counter per patch. The Mylan are inflexible, and I have to tape them on. I will not buy more. I may talk to my doctor about just using the over-the-counter and adding a little more lidocaine cream. My recommendation is that customers should not waste their money on these. I also read that the Mylan company is registered in the Netherlands with its main office in the U.S. So, this is a company that can well afford to create an effective product since they obviously do not pay much in U.S. taxes-SHAME."

• Lau...
• December 4, 2015

Lidocaine topical "The Mylan Lidocaine 5% patches are horrible. Not only do they not help with the pain, but they are very stiff once you put it on, and when you try to take it off, it rips the hair out of your back! It's horrible. I will never use another one again!"

• Mia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2020

"My parents had the Lidoderm 5% patches and spoke highly of them. When I somehow threw out my neck/shoulder, I picked up the Lidocaine patch 5% made by Mylan, not realizing there’d be such a difference. The Mylan patches are absolutely worthless! They don’t stick to the skin at all, they fold up and stick to themselves, and I really didn’t notice any pain relief. I tried using these patches twice (12 hours on, 12 hours off), and it was an absolute joke. I gave up on them and took ibuprofen instead, which provided much, much better relief."

• Pee...
• November 17, 2015

Lidocaine topical "The new Lidoderm patches from Mylan are not effective because they do not stay on, and they do not let my skin underneath breathe. And they want to stick to themselves, which makes them ineffective. I will not use them ever again. The Qualitest Lidoderm patches work wonderfully. The Mylan do not work in all fields. It needs a lot of work."

• eem...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 8, 2016

Lidocaine topical "I've suffered from neck pain for many years from spondylosis and degenerative discs. I see a pain management doctor who prescribes many forms of treatment, one of which is lidocaine patches. I have used Watson brand for a long time, and they work quite well and often allow me to avoid pain meds. Brings the pain down to a tolerable level. CVS pharmacy no longer carries Watson, so I was given the Mylan brand. The Mylan patches are terrible. They do not stay on the skin. I am now using Actavis, and they stay on the skin and are as effective as Watson, which I hear has been discontinued."

• Sur...
• March 6, 2017

Lidocaine topical "The Mylan lidocaine patches are a waste of money! They don't stay on your skin for more than 2-3 hours. The problems with patches are that the patch is not breathable and the adhesive does not move with your body."

• Ang...
• December 6, 2018

"The brand name product Lidoderm works excellently. I have spinal stenosis, degenerative discs, spinal spurs, sciatic pain! I used it for 12 years, and suddenly the insurance made me use a generic lidocaine patch. It is so thin, smaller, and plastic feeling. After removing the plastic covering and moving it from the front to the back of my lumbar and sciatic areas, the patch rolls on itself! It also is not as effective! I was told by the insurance company that the patch was not intended for back pain, only for those suffering from shingles. I had shingles in 1980, and apparently the patch had not been invented yet! They prescribed Tylenol 2, and it caused delirium! The manufacturers and insurance companies are complicit in denial of the original product. Nothing else compares!"

• mec...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 19, 2016

Lidocaine topical "I've used other forms of this patch, which works like a miracle pain remedy, and would find pain relief instead of taking opioids, which weren't working anyway. However, to my misfortune, they do not make any other patch that I'm aware of anymore aside from these Mylan Lidoderm patches, and THESE DO NOT STICK TO THE SKIN! I've tried everything to make the patches stick, from putting tape (which I shouldn't have to do) to rubbing it on. These patches need to be re-made to stick! PLEASE...PLEASE...the OTHER ONES...HELPED WITH MY PAIN from a 10 to a 3 with the ones that stick! For me, that's great, I'm happy!"

• Anonymous
• October 24, 2011

Lidocaine topical "I use Lidoderm patch for upper back pain spasms. The patch works well for this type of pain. I also found that the patch works wonderfully for sex. Very seldom can I stick around long (about 30 min) enough for my wife to climax. However, using the patch about 1 hour before sex dulls the sensitivity, which allows me time for her to reach the big '0'. Happy wife, happy life!"

• Uns...
• September 20, 2019

"These are cheap... nothing like the Endo Lidocaine patches that actually stuck to your skin. These Activis Lidocaine patches are wet and rubbery and stick together on the sides and are very difficult to apply. Moreover, once you manage to get it onto your skin, within five to ten minutes they fall off. The Endo brand Lidocaine patches were made of a stiffer material that actually was adhesive to the skin. These Activis are cheap and no good!!"

• Kam...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 20, 2016

Lidocaine topical "I have 5 bulging discs in 3 different areas, degenerate disc throughout the spine, and arthritis throughout the spine. I also have fibromyalgia. I also have shattered bones in my left hand and left foot. The Lidoderm patch works well for the areas that are quite excruciating even after taking my regular medications. I also find I do not have to take quite as many pain medications when using the Lidoderm patches. Thank you ever so kindly, Kamneo."

• Gen...
• April 9, 2016

"My experience with lidocaine has been so great, but only by one company: Watson! There is another brand of lidocaine: Mylan. Doesn't work. Won't stick to skin. Isn't flexible like the other brand. It doesn't stay stuck. Only buy if the lidocaine is by Watson."

• Ntr...
• March 13, 2016

"I have been using the brand name and Watson for severe back pain. Recently, some of mine were substituted with Mylan! Huge mistake... HORRIBLE, THE WORST! They are cheating people out of money for an ineffective product! My grade: -100."

• Chu...
• January 13, 2016

Lidocaine topical "Mylan patches do not stick as well as the Qualitest ones, which work great. Pharmacist tried to give me the Mylan as a substitute, said to use a bandaid to hold them on... been on the Qualitest ones for several years."

• Dee...
• July 3, 2015

Lidocaine topical "I started using these about 10 years ago for pain in my foot from a torn tendon. Now I am using it for severe low back pain. This really works. It sticks fine as long as you smooth it on. You can tape it on as well. Also, these patches can be cut to use in various places and to save money. I highly recommend."

• lad...
• July 7, 2016

"Mylan Pharmaceutical lidocaine patches do not stick to skin, have a plastic backing, so it is very hot. Need to use 10 strips of tape and still did not stick well. Have doctor order from Endo Pharmaceuticals, stick well and has cloth backing. Love this patch."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 7, 2018

Lidocaine topical "I have severe bursitis in my hip. My past prescriptions were patches by Pfizer. They were wonderful! This new prescription I was given, lidocaine patch 5% by drug manufacturer Mylan... horrible! They will not stay on my skin... I cannot return them to CVS. I complained to my doctor and CVS... I will never buy these again... waste of money!"

• Slv...
• October 6, 2016

Lidocaine topical "Tried patches for back pain due to degenerative disc disease. The patches had no effect whatsoever. I currently just take 800 mg of ibuprofen every 8-12 hours to get the best relief. I refuse to take opioids, and tramadol is a joke."

• Pau...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 1, 2016

"I have used lidocaine patches for years, they work really well on my back pain. That is until my pharmacist changed brands and I received Mylan brand of lidocaine patch 5%. This brand is a waste of money. They do not stay on at all. When you finally peel it off (which is very difficult), the backing and press it to your skin immediately, the patch begins peeling up. If you get the patch on, you have to take first aid tape and place it on the patch, or otherwise it falls off. This company needs to know that their product is almost useless."