The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Blisters
- Bruising
- Burning sensation
- Changes in skin color
- Rash or redness
- Swelling
- Peeling or flaking skin
- Itching
- Small bumps or spots
- Tiny red or purple dots under the skin
- Tingling or numbness in the area
Less Common Side Effects
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Feeling faint
- Weakness or low energy
- Tingling or numbness in the skin
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Changes in taste
- Blurred vision
- Ringing in the ears
- Tremors
Lidoderm serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Blood problems (methemoglobinemia): pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, headache, fast heartbeat, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, tiredness, seizures, coma
- Too much lidocaine: numbness around the mouth, tingling in the tongue, dizziness, ringing in the ears, blurred vision
- Serious allergic reactions: Swelling of the face, difficulty breathing, trouble speaking, throat tightening up, red and itchy rash, lightheadedness, clammy skin
Source: DailyMed
The following Lidoderm side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Blurred vision or other changes in vision
burning feeling at site of application
redness of the white part of eyes or inside of eyelids
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Headache
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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