Lidoderm 5 transdermal patches for pain

Lidoderm 5% (lidocaine) transdermal patches are designed to be worn on the skin. It is used for people who have problems with chronic pain.Chronic pain affects millions of people in the US every day.Doctors are always looking or alternative therapies that will relieve pain but with less side effects than most medications offer.These patches fit the bill in that category.They can be used alone or in conjunction with other pain medications.There are little or no side effects to these patches other than skin irritation from having them in the same area for extended periods of time.They are designed to be worn for 12 hours on then off for 12 hours.Some handy tips that I have discovered on these are when you put them on make sure your skin is clean and dry.Any moisture on the skin will cause them to not want to stick well.You really need to take your hands and go across each patch carefully removing all the air bubbles and making sure its nice and smooth to the skin with no wrinkles as well to make sure it sticks well. Paper tape can be used to hold it on the skin if you are using it in areas that move a lot such as shoulders,necks, or knees.