IV Lidocaine at Allevio Pain Management

What is IV Lidocaine?

Lidocaine and Procaine are local numbing agents (much like what dentists use to numb when you get a filling).
When mixed with Saline and infused through the body, Lidocaine may have an effect of quieting nerves, which may be firing for no apparent reason.
This treatment is not addictive, and is given for the temporary relief of Chronic Pain.
To find more about Lidocaine as a drug, including its history and composition, please click here.

Known Side Effects:

Preparing for IV Lidocaine

There are presently no known conflicts or adverse reactions with other medications. Please take your regularly prescribed medications, but be sure that all of your medications are noted on file with Allevio staff.
As you may be drowsy after an IV Lidocaine infusion, a driver must accompany patents when they are discharged from Allevio.
You are able to eat and drink as normal before this procedure.

What to expect when you come to Allevio for IV Lidocaine:

A consent form will be presented to you, and you will be asked to review and sign it.
Allevio staff will take your weight, and your vital signs, to ensure the proper dose of the medication is administered.
The infusion will be given through a needle in your forearm…
Vital signs, which include blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation and ECG may be monitored throughout the procedure.
The infusion itself will be between 45 – 60 minutes.
You should arrive at least 15 minutes early to review paperwork and prepare, so please assume your visit will last 90 minutes.

What to expect after IV Lidocaine:

While we hope that this treatment will be effective for everyone, results vary.
Drowsiness is common after the procedure and may last for up to 24 hours.
Fatigue and slight nausea may be experienced, and in some cases can last for several days following the IV Lidocaine Procedure.