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Is Lidoderm Patch For Shoulder Pain Same As Ibuprofen?
I m using a Lidoderm patch for (light) shoulder pain. I had a rotator cuff tear surgery in Oct. 2013. At times I get pain in the shoulder (while exercising and/or playing tennis). Is Lidoderm the same as ibuprofen except it is in a patch form? Thanks for replying.
Thu, 9 Aug 2018
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Lidoderm and Ibuprofen are entirely different. Lidoderm is a local anesthetic patch made of Lidocaine while Ibuprofen is a NSAID type pain killer. You can use them interchangeably, as both of them provide good pain relief.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks,
Lidoderm and Ibuprofen are entirely different. Lidoderm is a local anesthetic patch made of Lidocaine while Ibuprofen is a NSAID type pain killer. You can use them interchangeably, as both of them provide good pain relief.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks,
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