Lidocaine topical for Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

• mrs...
• July 8, 2016

"I can't tell if this expensive patch is working because I can't get it to adhere. I already use other patches, so I know I'm putting it on correctly, as instructions indicate. I'm in Galveston, Texas, and I am keeping them stored in accordance with instructions. Anyone else having the same issues?"

• Com...
• February 27, 2016

"I'm in a battle over the switch to Mylan lidocaine 5% patches. I agree with everyone here-they don't work, they don't stick, and they're a cheaper version containing less medication (140 mg vs. 700 mg). The pharmacist tried to tell me the Mylan patch still delivers 50 mg/gram of lidocaine. Yes, but it's a thinner patch and therefore less effective. In fact, Mylan's own website states that 'the patches are made of different materials containing a different amount of medication.' For those of you who say that Watson no longer makes lidocaine patches, they have changed their name to Actavis. There is also another manufacturer, Qualitest. Both of these brands make a product similar to Lidoderm. Ask for these brands specifically!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 18, 2016

"I have used the lidocaine patches by Watson for years for osteoporosis in my neck and back, and they decreased my pain from a 10 to a 3. No narcotics needed. Now I have been given the lidocaine patch made by Mylan, and they are absolutely HORRIBLE. WASTE OF MONEY. USELESS. Not only are they nearly impossible to separate from the plastic backing, once you finally get them on, they start peeling up immediately. These are a total waste of money, and someone should do something about this because the Mylan company surely doesn't care. Now I will need to take a pill to help with the pain..."

• Mar...
• August 20, 2016

"These patches are worthless. They do not adhere to skin and are plastic. I have used another brand before, and they were wonderful. I would like to get reimbursed for copay, which is only $10, but these patches are not worth getting for free, even free would be overcharging."

• MA ...
• December 22, 2015

"Milan brand lidocaine patches are a waste of time. They will not stay on. At all. Not even for a few minutes. They don't stretch. At all. They are super thin but stick to itself and are completely ineffective. The two other manufacturers of lidocaine patches have done well. Milan put a terrible waste of a product on the market. Obviously not field-tested. If they were able to have even one patch stay on someone for 12 hours, I would be shocked. That person would have to be in a coma. These are expensive, and once the box of 30 has been broken open, that's it. Those of us who get a 3-month supply have a lot of work to do if we want to exchange it. My pharmacist did easily."

• Csw...
• February 21, 2017

"The VA now dispenses the Mylan patches instead of the Qualitest. They are not even remotely comparable, plus the Mylan patches give me a headache. Do not accept these patches, as you will be disappointed and will waste your money."

• Dri...
• November 12, 2018

"Totally useless all around. No relief, and doesn’t stick. Hard to peel the backing off. No more effective than putting Scotch tape on, though at least that would stick better. How is this even on the market? Didn’t know I was being sent this awful generic and had waited weeks. Have to see now about getting the usual Lidoderm patch. Guess another month of back pain."

• Gra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2019

Lidocaine topical "Imagine a cortisone injection from a needle with a blunt end. You would never get the cortisone injected. These patches are similar. You place it in position, and it immediately begins to roll off. It can't be kept on long enough for the medication to be induced. They're cheaper than the others for a reason - they are cheap! The Salon Pas lidocaine patch stays on and works. It is twice the price, but you at least get relief from your pain. Do not buy Aspercreme patches!"

• Mot...
• December 20, 2020

"Personal Warning. Dangerous substance. Please do not use numbing cream unless you are absolutely certain of what you are doing. I used a 5% cream, I spread a decent amount on my shoulders and neck to help with pain, but since no effect kicked in, I decided to just wash it off in my morning shower. I did not know that it should not be combined with heat. The shower's heat hastened absorption and crashed my system in an immediate overdose. I became dehydrated, could not stand, lost feeling in my legs, and could not stop shaking violently. My extremities became numb and burned, and I was lightheaded and fighting to stay conscious. I struggled to breathe and move, and I had to call emergency help. The cream had also absorbed into my shirt, which, when I put it on later without realizing, gave me a second dose. I have never been more miserable and in pain in my life. Please, please be very careful with this substance. You could lose your life. This needs far stricter regulation."

• Amy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2016

Lidocaine topical "I have cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and several other spinal issues. The lumbar part causes extreme pain in my hip to the point I can barely walk. I'm waiting for a pain management appointment, but after seeing them for cervical problems, I have zero confidence they will help. In the meantime, my GP prescribed these in addition to oral pain medication. After reading reviews here, I'm glad I went to Walgreens because I got the ones from Watson. They stick well so far. Too soon to say how well they work because I just applied a little while ago. It does seem a little better already, though. Pretty expensive co-pay, but if it helps, I'll find a way to afford it."

• UT1...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 17, 2016

"I am a recovering addict who suffers from terrible back pain. Unfortunately, I am unable to take any scheduled pain medications because of my fear of relapse. My Dr. suggested lidocaine patches by Endo Pharmaceuticals. I told him that I was willing to try anything because 1200 mg of ibuprofen was not touching the pain. I am so grateful for his suggestion. These patches have helped relieve my pain so much. I am able to sleep through the night and face my day pain-free. Thank you, Endo, for making these patches. I was out of alternatives and had lost hope."

• Hik...
• February 4, 2017

"I was just prescribed lidocaine 5% patches by my physician, and the pharmacy filled it with the generic patch by Mylan. Do not waste your time on these, they're not like the lighted term patches with the white polyester-type backing, they are plastic, and they do not stick. I'm taking them back to the pharmacy tomorrow to see if I can get refunded for them since I'll never be able to use them. I've used the patches by Watson before, and they were very good, these ones, however, are a waste of money."

• Ele...
• January 25, 2012

Lidocaine topical "Just diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma (cancer) of my lower lip. Waiting to undergo beam radiation therapy. Covers almost half my lip. Using lidocaine viscous prescribed by my Dr. to numb the intense pain he warned me I would have. He was so right. Allows me to sleep."

• rav...
• February 19, 2016

"If I could give a lower rating, I would. All the previous complaints listed here are totally correct. These Mylan patches are no good, horrible, worthless, and a waste of money. I complained to the pharmacy, which couldn't do anything, they suggested I call the manufacturer, Mylan, which I did. At first, they acted helpful, saying they would call my pharmacy and see if they could adjust the brand for one that works, and would call me back. They also gave me a case number (that's a red flag). No one from Mylan ever called back. I called again and got a runaround, and a few days later, I got a letter in the mail from Mylan basically saying their product was sound and I should follow the directions on the box or watch the video (as if I hadn't already!)."

• Cdi...
• August 31, 2009

Lidocaine topical "Works for pain, but also antibacterial! And a gentle spray! I absolutely love this product because I didn't get any reactions (like I did from all the others), I healed faster, and it does take away itching and pain like a charm. The other products didn't work nearly as well. I was disappointed that my local drug stores don't carry it, so I had to look it up and purchase online. I can't believe stores don't carry it. It's a phenomenal product as far as I'm concerned, and since I'm so sensitive, my friends and family use me as a barometer. They love this stuff, too."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2018

"The first time I tried this patch, I cut it into pieces to match where my pain was, and each piece curled up and did not stick, so I applied tape to keep it on. Within a few hours, it all curled up and dried. The second day I tried Mylan patches, I kept the patch in one piece, thinking that would help. I framed it with tape because it began peeling up the moment I applied it. It does not adhere to the skin, and it’s hard to peel off the transparent covering. This is a terrible product at a very high price."

• Nel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 28, 2023

Lidocaine topical "It didn’t help at all. Was told that it would help numb me enough to where I could eat a decent meal, as I hadn’t been able to eat or drink for 4 days straight due to a really bad case of strep, and I was hoping for some relief. Took it and nothing happened. I started with a teaspoon. When that didn’t work, I tried 2 teaspoons to see if that worked, but it didn’t. Very disappointing and felt like my doctor gave me false hope."

• DR_...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 11, 2017

"Lidoderm 5% patch 700 mg (50 mg/gram) by Endo Pharmaceuticals worked wonders. Patch stayed in place and provided much-needed pain relief. Now my pharmacy only carries the Lidocaine 5% patch 140 mg (50 mg/gram) by Mylan. This new substitute by Mylan is horrible. It is a plastic-like patch that will not stick to skin, does not breathe, and causes sweating underneath, which causes even less adherence to skin. Even using tape over the patch doesn't help. Unlike the previous Endo patch, this new patch crinkles up on the skin and there appears to be no effective benefit of pain relief that was easily achieved with the previous Endo Lidoderm patch. Do I want to pay for an off-brand that my insurance company does not cover? Possibly. What a racket."

• 399...
• August 30, 2016

"Been using lidocaine patches for a few years now. Had to transfer prescription from Rite Aid to Walgreens because they started using Mylan brand patches. Read the label. They are only 140 mg of lidocaine compared to the standard 700 mg. They get away with calling these 5% patches because they made them paper thin. They don't work."

• ano...
• February 17, 2022

Lidocaine topical "Was prescribed this for a severe sore throat. I was really nervous to take this because it’s more like a gel. I measured out 10 ml and swished it around and then swallowed. The medicine tastes like lube. That’s the only thing I can compare it to. And my mouth is numb, but it didn’t really do anything to my sore throat."

• dba...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 11, 2017

"The brand, Lidoderm Patch, worked wonders for my post-surgical neuropathy on the site of the scar. The patch stayed in place and relieved the worst of the pain. However, when I was forced to use the generic, it was awful! The backing on the patch was almost impossible to get off. When we finally did, the patch rolled up in a ball. When trying to apply this mess, it would not stay put. It came off within minutes of application. It was a waste of money."

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

Lidocaine topical "I have a non-union/unfused sternum from open heart surgery. This is one thing that really helps with the pain. The only bad thing is insurance will only pay for it if I have shingles. I only wish the FDA would do further studies so that those of us who need this patch can get our insurance to cover it. The insurance covered it until 2016."

• LuL...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 2, 2018

"I've begun using lidocaine 5% patches made by Qualitest for neck and back spinal pain. The patches stuck like glue and were very effective. Eventually, insurance no longer covered them! I was able to get more... some were Qualitest, but then they switched to the Mylan patch... what a horrible product!! They are extremely hard to apply, then crinkle and fall off within hours... giving little to no relief from the spinal pain. I'm sure they are expensive... and I end up using many more of these cheapo Mylan patches than the 'good' patches. PLEASE get rid of them, they are worthless... Stick to a reliable product that is worth the money paid for them!!! Make the 'good' ones affordable!!!"

• Bob...
• November 27, 2015

"I have been using the Lidocaine patch by another pharmaceutical company, and I must say your product is inferior to the other patch. It is very hard to put on and does not stick. I use it for only 4 hours, and it starts to roll off. Sorry to say this, but you need to go back to the drawing board and make this better."

• P-R...
• February 4, 2017

"Initially used the Watson 700 mg patches and experienced great pain relief. Since my Rx was renewed, my pharmacy filled the prescription to Milan 140 mg. These are the WORST. They are absolutely useless and a complete waste of money. In addition to having an insufficient amount of medication, they are extremely uncomfortable and do not stay on your skin. There is no reason to ever use these things except to line the bottom of a bird cage."