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

I have been using these for months, I get the brand Lidoderm patches from my doctor, however even with insurance they are terribly expensive so I only get one box per month. I use these to supplement the brand patches, you can use 3 at a time as long as it’s 12 hours on - 12 hours off & you experience no skin irritation. The Amazon patch is surprisingly effective for the price point, as with all the generic lidocaine patches they’re 4 % instead of 5% lidocaine but I still get quite a bit of relief. It’s much thinner and flimsier than the brand and flops all over when you try to apply it. The saving grace is that the liner is split down the middle to help prevent it folding in half and sticking to itself. It still happens but it’s usually manageable. It will hurt, and possibly bruise, if you try to yank it off too soon because the adhesive is strong. If you need to remove it early just get it wet, it will make a slimy mess but will eventually slide off. I have included these in my arsenal of non narcotic pain relief, don’t want to go back to that if at all possible. They can be cut to size, and give some basic numbing relief for hours. To apply it in the easiest way possible, give a gentle tug to either side while holding in both hands, the liner will split and make it much easier to apply. Definitely worth a try for muscle and/or joint pain. Don’t do well with sweat, so skip wearing while doing anything strenuous that will cause you to sweat profusely. Otherwise I highly recommend!

Bought these for my wife's neck pain. She loves the pain relief! Now this product is super flexible and incredibly sticky which makes attachment somewhat difficult for one person. I found that the patch was too large for her situation, so I cut them in half. I assisted her with application as it is hard to hold her hair back and apply the super flexible and super sticky pad by yourself. One advantage of the adhesive used is that you can pull it apart if it sticks to itself!

These worked well for what I needed. They helped reduce the pain in my back. They were comfortable and easy to apply. I personally felt a little weird with the adhesive but I'm sure it wouldn't bother most people.

These worked really well on some long flights I had. Worked wonders on my lower back to help mitigate pain. I have also used them to numb lower back pain when going to sleep. They stay in place and are easy to apply.

No problem with these Amazon Basic pads sticking. In fact, I think they are a bit stickier than the CVS store brand and the price is so much better than the name brands - these patches can't be beat. I've used five (5) so far, without issue. For those having trouble applying them: attach one half and then give a gentle pull in the other direction, smoothing down as you go. The patches I've used have stayed in place (on my lower back) without issue all day.

I have received no remuneration of any kind from the seller, or associates. No coupons, or promises of a refund, no free product for a review, or any other type or kind. I have no connection with the company whatsoever except as a purchaser. I am not connected by friendship, marriage or business with the seller or their associates. I paid for this product with my own money and I am giving my honest opinion about the product and the retailer. Let me say, first of all, that generally speaking I am usually very satisfied with Amazon Brand products. This is the first time I have been even slightly disappointed with the quality of any of the Amazon Brand products I have purchased. I have purchased 2 different brands of 4% lidocaine patches this week. Amazon Basic Care Maximum Strength Lidocaine Patches come in behind the other brand. I need to use 2 patches on my knee shin area. I have a leg injury and about half my pain is nerve pain. The patches do work very well to relieve pain. But they won't stay stuck, and it is an aggravation to have to keep plastering them back down. The Amazon patches ARE effective pain relievers, and the pain relief does last a good long while. But! The adhesive leaves a lot to be desired. The other brand stayed stuck until I took it off. The adhesive on the Amazon brand starts coming unstuck at the sides and corners. I have to keep plastering it back down. It's a definite aggravation. The adhesive gel is not as thick, and not as sticky, as the other brand. Having said that, the Amazon brand has better pricing, you get more patches for your money, and they are effective pain relief. Just be aware that these patches tend to start peeling off long before 8 hours, much less the up to 12 hours claimed on the box. They would be better suited for someone that isn't going to be moving around a lot. If that is an aggravation for you. Try another brand.

So excellent for joint pain when you have to avoid the non steroidal antiinflammatory meds like ibuprofen. The patches are stretchy and comfortable, but roll up when clothing pulled over them in the bathroom. Not to worry, the product called Mefix to the rescue- put patch on knee, cut 2 strips of mefix and tape the top and bottom edge. Mefix does not tear up skin when pulled off, but keeps your patch secure until you want to take it off.

Sticky and works. Tends to roll off after a few hours though.