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Brand Names:
Lidoderm
Generic Name: Lidocaine Transdermal
What is Lidocaine Transdermal?
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic. It works by stopping nerves from sending pain signals. Lidocaine comes as a transdermal patch applied directly to the skin for localized relief of acute hypersensitivity and chronic pain in postherpetic neuralgia.
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Reasons Taken
49 patients in the community are taking or have taken Lidocaine Transdermal.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 29 | 59% |
| Other | 11 | 22% |
| Back pain | 2 | 4% |
| Pain: mid-back (bra-strap area) | 1 | 2% |
| Support another treatment | 1 | 2% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 1 | 2% |
| Neck Pain | 1 | 2% |
| General health | 1 | 2% |
| Sensation | 1 | 2% |
| Slow my MS progress | 1 | 2% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Lidocaine Transdermal.
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| 0 As needed | 0 Daily | 1 other As needed | 1 As needed | 1 other Daily | 4 mg As needed | 5 g As needed | 5 other As needed | 5 As needed | 100 mg As needed | 200 g As needed | 700 mg As needed | 900 As needed | 5 mg Monthly | 5 g Daily | 5 mcg Daily | 5 mg Daily | 5 Daily | 10 g As needed | 12 hr Daily | 50 mg Daily | 700 mg | 500 mg Daily | ||
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Lidocaine Transdermal or how long patients were taking Lidocaine Transdermal before stopping.
