Amazon Basic Care Maximum Strength OTC Pain Relief , 4% Lidocaine Patch, 3.9” x 5.5”, 15-Count Box (Previously HealthWise)

Lidocane Patches are fantastic for excess pain that is localized. I have been using the pricey prescription "Lidocane Brand" for over 10 years. The difference is 5% vs. these are 4%. These Amazon ones are a good price for generics. They are very good at isolated pain issues like back or neck pain for up to 12 hours. NIGHT USE: However, the adhesive on any brand of these patches can give away due to excess sweating, rubbing especially at night when you turn in your sleep they can roll off. Pro Tip: If they do come off, the solution is you add tape to the two long edges. The best tape is DU RAPORE because it stays put and does not tear at your skin when removing. Trust me, the tape type matters. Some of the paper tapes rip the skin. You can buy a box of 12 economically. If it's a highly sensitive skin area or hair, you can remove these tape adhesives with any kitchen oil. The key is placing the tape 1/3rd on the patch and 2/3rds on the skin. Another Pro Tip is have a larger than needed undershirt you wear as a night shirt. It's important to have cloth over the patch so friction won't 'roll' the patch off when moving about in your sleep. I inspect the t-shirt in the morning and again before popping them in the wash, because patches can stick to the cloth. If it's in the washer and you don't catch that, the patch will be intact but slimey. I use a fresh t-shirt nightly and wash them all seperately for the week . Lidocane is easily washed off your hands and it won't hurt you to touch it. Just wash your hands right away. If you are applying to the back of your neck, I take a really long Durapore Tape down the center of the patch and another strip of tape just along the bottom of the patch. Cleaning off the area for the patch is helpful for best stick-ability. DAY USE: You can probably not need tape if its on your back or buttox. For neck use you will need the tape. We move our necks too much for just the patch adhesive to work. FINAL TIP: You can cut these. I use a half strip for my neck or one on each side of the buttox following pain paths.

I purchased these lidocaine patches hoping they might help ease the pain in my upper arm while it heals from a fracture. To be honest, I was a little skeptical and wasn’t sure they would make much of a difference. I’m happy to say I was wrong. These patches have provided noticeable pain relief and have made me much more comfortable throughout the day. They are easy to apply, stay in place well, and help take the edge off the aching and soreness. Having some relief without having to constantly reach for additional pain medication has been a huge plus.I’m extremely grateful that I decided to give these a try. They have worked much better than I expected, and I will continue using them for pain relief as long as I need to. Overall, this was a great find and an excellent value

These pain relief "patches" contain lidocaine, but not menthol--according to my wife, the pain relief isn't quite as good as the ones with menthol, BUT this product sticks on much better. It stays in place all day, even when pants are worn, with the constant friction--and you can take them off prior to a shower and put them back on again for another few hours. That's quite a cost-saving, versus having to use 2 per day.

The medication portion of this is effective as brand name. However it's functionality is not quite as good. The adhesive doesn't stay as well through the night or the day it tends to pull up. And how you take it apart where you are supposed to be able to pull apart the film and take one half the film off before you apply it, that doesn't work at all. It doesn't break apart and you have to pull it down and put the top part on your arm get that adjusted if you can without getting all stuck up, and then pull the film off. A little annoying that's why I gave it only 3 stars

This work well. Deliver the lidocaine to my neck. The only con is the uneven adherence. Not every one in a box but hit or miss as to how well they stay on over night. Did all the usual, cleaning etc to no avail. Overall a good product.

Not worth it! The ones from the dollar tree give me more relief these do not seem as strong or effective. I have a herniated thoracic disc and these don’t give much relief. I find relief from other brands though. They also fall off quickly.

I have a spot on my back that is easily triggered by sitting uncomfortably. I can end up in a lot of pain on long car or plane rides. I've used various lidocaine creams in the past but they never seem to really work. I bought these for an international trip that first had a 4-hour car ride, then an 11-hour flight, followed by a 6-hour train ride. These patches were a lifesaver! I would have been miserable without them and plan to always have some on hand, not just for traveling. Only complaint is that they are a little messy to apply, especially when you're trying to put one on your own back. They stay on pretty well if they are somewhere that is somewhat protected and not rubbing. The level of pain relief far exceeded my expectations. They take about 45 minutes to really start working but keep working for several hours until they start to wear off. I don't think they work for a full 12 hours as stated, more like 6 hours to where it's noticeable but it probably depends on the level of pain, location, and type of injury.

The lidocaine works better than name brand. They do not stick as well. I use them on my shoulder. With all the movements they come off after about 3 to 4 hours.