Lidicaine

Common brands: Lidocaine, 4 Lidocaine Topical Anesthetic, 4% Lidocaine Maximum Strength Pain Relief, 4% Lidocaine Patch, 5% Dr.Care Numb Cream

Top reporter: Actavis Pharma, Inc.

Amide Local Anesthetic [EPC]Antiarrhythmic [EPC]Ester Local Anesthetic [EPC]Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]
47,405
Total Reports
21,822
Serious Reports
4,846
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (10.22%)

Patient Demographics

Male
15,824
Female
27,179

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Lidicaine.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 3,508
6.5%
2 PAIN 3,113
5.8%
3 FATIGUE 2,954
5.5%
4 NAUSEA 2,928
5.5%
5 HEADACHE 2,731
5.1%
6 OFF LABEL USE 2,507
4.7%
7 DYSPNOEA 2,087
3.9%
8 PNEUMONIA 1,942
3.6%
9 SINUSITIS 1,916
3.6%
10 DIARRHOEA 1,891
3.5%
11 VOMITING 1,780
3.3%
12 PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE 1,660
3.1%
13 DIZZINESS 1,656
3.1%
14 DEATH 1,650
3.1%
15 FALL 1,650
3.1%
16 PYREXIA 1,588
3.0%
17 HYPOTENSION 1,566
2.9%
18 URINARY TRACT INFECTION 1,460
2.7%
19 ANXIETY 1,430
2.7%
20 COVID-19 1,356
2.5%
21 RASH 1,335
2.5%
22 MALAISE 1,327
2.5%
23 ARTHRALGIA 1,313
2.4%
24 BACK PAIN 1,305
2.4%
25 COUGH 1,270
2.4%
26 ASTHENIA 1,192
2.2%
27 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 1,180
2.2%
28 RENAL FAILURE 1,171
2.2%
29 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 1,118
2.1%
30 WEIGHT DECREASED 1,097
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.