This article says that "off label" use in UK is permitted:
http://bjo.bmj.com/cgi/content/extract/90/10/1218
http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:...lnk&cd=3&gl=us
You can offer to sign a release for your doctor, and he may allow it then. Also Lidoderms are very low risk except for those taking special drugs for heart rhythm disorders. (not common).
They have been in use in USA very successfully.
Here is a list of reactions reported:
http://patientsville.com/medication/...de_effects.htm
It is one of the smallest I have ever seen on this website!
I'd print it out and take it to your doctor to make your point.
If you look at what the other drugs these patients were taking were...you get an idea of the risk.
The one death--obviously had serious heart problems to start with!
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