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RSD Alert is a voluntary organisation
publishing information about CRPS (traditionally knwn as RSD). Most
of the data is provided by our readers.
All approved medical drugs work for some people but not for everyone.
Don't be alarmed by what you read. Many of our pages show both good
and bad comments... read both to get a balanced view. If in doubt
consult your medical advisor.
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Drugs |
Drugs on RSD Alert
(notes and comments from correspondents) |
Xylocaine |
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Description |
Antiarrhythmic. Sodium channel blocker. Also marketed as Lidocaine |
Side effects(Don't be unduly alarmed. All drugs cause side effects for some patients) |
Drowsiness, disorientation, slurred speech, respiratory depression, tinnitus, muscle twitching, psychosis, seizures. Lidocaine is well-tolerated and is relatively safe. |
Warnings(These are standard cautions but may not apply in your case) |
Like all drugs that have a depressant effect on the heart, caution should be used when treating patients with heart problems. |
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