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Getting Dizzy On Taking Lidocaine Ointment. Unable To Sleep Due To Back, Nerve Pain. Medicinal Side Effect?
I take 300 mg of Lithium twice a day. I tried the 5g or mg of LIdocaine ointment for neuropahty and got dizziness upon lying down and turning my head. I have experienced a slightly shakyfeeling similar to tremors from Lithium also. But, I have not been sleeping well with back problems and nerve pain really wipes me out.
Do I just have Kaiser put it in my log not to give me this Lidocaine? The dentist says his anesthetics are not a problem as they are small and local and do not get into the bloodstream. Thanks. Judy
Do I just have Kaiser put it in my log not to give me this Lidocaine? The dentist says his anesthetics are not a problem as they are small and local and do not get into the bloodstream. Thanks. Judy
Thu, 25 Jul 2013
Hi Judy,
It is unlikely that lidocaine ointment is causing any such side effects, because on applying ointments, very little drug is absorbed into the bloodstream. Dizziness on lying down and turning your head is most likely due to cervical neuropathy or may be lithium related. Hope you are getting your blood tested for serum lithium levels regularly. If you haven't got it tested recently, please do so.
Best wishes.
It is unlikely that lidocaine ointment is causing any such side effects, because on applying ointments, very little drug is absorbed into the bloodstream. Dizziness on lying down and turning your head is most likely due to cervical neuropathy or may be lithium related. Hope you are getting your blood tested for serum lithium levels regularly. If you haven't got it tested recently, please do so.
Best wishes.
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