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Old 09-15-2015, 01:14 PM
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The patches are designed to release the lidocaine slowly ...over 12 hours. I've never used more than one patch of Lidoderm, and usually cut them down in fact. But I have never had this symptom when using the patch on my back before.

The cream seems to penetrate quickly, IMO.

http://www.target.com/p/aspercreme-l...z/-/A-16836627
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Do not use

on large areas of the body or on cut, irritated or swollen skin
on puncture wounds

for more than one week without consulting a doctor.
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