Who should not use Aspercreme?

Children and teenagers younger than 18 years should not use this drug if they have chickenpox, flu, or any undiagnosed illness or if they have recently received a vaccine. In these cases, this drug may increase the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
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Can Aspercreme raise your blood pressure?

itching, increased sweating; increased blood pressure; or. skin redness, itching, dryness, scaling, or peeling where the medicine was applied.
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What drugs interact with Aspercreme?

Most frequently checked interactions
  • acetaminophen.
  • amlodipine.
  • atorvastatin.
  • cetirizine.
  • Flonase (fluticasone nasal)
  • gabapentin.
  • hydrochlorothiazide.
  • ibuprofen.
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Who should not use lidocaine cream?

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD) or. Heart problems or. Lung or breathing problems or. Methemoglobinemia (blood disorder), hereditary or idiopathic (unknown cause)—Use with caution.
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Can you use Aspercreme if you are on a blood thinner?

No interactions were found between Aspercreme and warfarin.
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When should you not use Aspercreme?

Children and teenagers younger than 18 years should not use this drug if they have chickenpox, flu, or any undiagnosed illness or if they have recently received a vaccine. In these cases, this drug may increase the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
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Can I use Aspercreme if I'm allergic to aspirin?

The active ingredient in original aspercreme is closely related to aspirin. Because of this, if you have an aspirin allergy, you should talk to your healthcare provider before using this version of Aspercreme.
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When would using lidocaine be contraindicated?

The drug is contraindicated in patients with a known severe adverse reaction. Anaphylactic reactions to lidocaine are possible but rare. Methemoglobinemia can occur due to lidocaine metabolism to O-toluidine.
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Does topical lidocaine raise blood pressure?

Topical lidocaine effectively reduced the increase of systolic blood pressure after side-clamping of the aorta in off-pump cardiac surgery. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand.
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Does lidocaine affect the heart?

The administration of lidocaine resulted in a significant overall increase in mean heart rate: for the healthy control group an increase of 5.5 +/- 2.2% (mean +/- SE), for the IMI group an increase of 9.4 +/- 3.5%, and for the AMI group an increase of 8.1 +/- 2.9% (p < 0.01 for all).
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Can I use Aspercreme and Tylenol together?

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Aspercreme Maximum Strength Lidocaine Creme and Tylenol.
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Does Aspercreme work for nerve pain?

This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus).
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Can I use Aspercreme with acetaminophen?

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between acetaminophen and Aspercreme Maximum Strength Lidocaine Patch. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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Are there any side effects to Aspercreme?

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: new/worsening rash, new or worsening itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
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Is Aspercreme with Lidocaine safe for heart patients?

At high plasma levels, lidocaine can cause hypotension, bradycardia, and cardiovascular collapse. Therapy with lidocaine topical should be administered cautiously in patients with shock, sinus bradyarrhythmia, or severe heart block. The recommended dosage should not be exceeded.
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Is Aspercreme with Lidocaine safe to use?

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: slow/shallow breathing, seizures, pale/bluish/gray skin, unusual tiredness, shortness of breath, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat.
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Why does lidocaine make my heart race?

Side Effects

One well-known side effect is a temporary rapid heartbeat, which can happen if the local anesthetic is injected into a blood vessel. One of the chemicals used in the local anesthetic injection, epinephrine, can travel directly from the blood vessel to the heart.
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Can lidocaine cause atrial fibrillation?

Lidocaine-induced ventricular rate increases are common in atrial flutter and fibrillation, particularly in patients who are also receiving quinidine.
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What happens if lidocaine enters the bloodstream?

If a substantial amount is ingested, enough can be absorbed into the bloodstream to affect vital organs, primarily the brain and heart. Symptoms can range from mild drowsiness and headache to confusion, seizures, coma, and cardiac arrest.
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What drugs interact with lidocaine?

Serious Interactions of lidocaine include:
  • axitinib.
  • bosutinib.
  • cobimetinib.
  • eliglustat.
  • fentanyl.
  • fentanyl intranasal.
  • fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system.
  • fentanyl transdermal.
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What are the side effects of topical lidocaine?

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  • Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin.
  • cracked, dry, or scaly skin.
  • hives or welts, itching, skin rash.
  • irritation.
  • joint pain, stiffness, or swelling.
  • large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals.
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Can lidocaine cause nerve damage?

Ester local anesthetics and carbonated lidocaine produce widespread and severe damage of the nerve fibers and the blood-nerve barriers when injected within the fascicles.
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Is Aspercreme an anti-inflammatory?

Aspercreme® Arthritis gel with diclofenac can treat the pain when used as directed. It penetrates below the skin to reduce inflammation. Aspercreme® Arthritis has demonstrated the ability to treat arthritis pain when applied topically.
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Is Aspercreme toxic?

This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If Aspercreme Lidocaine (lidocaine skin liquid) is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
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Can diabetics use Aspercreme?

Safe for diabetic skin: this aspercreme foot pain creme is safe to use for people with diabetes. Fast-acting: this lidocaine pain creme penetrates muscles and joints to relieve foot pain in minutes.
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