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| '''Lidocaine''' is one of the common kinds of [[Anesthetic|anesthetic]]. Though licodaine patches, and [[Topical Anesthetic|topical]] sprays and gels, are available, it is most widely used as an [[Injectable anesthetic|injectable anesthetic]] in a 2% or 1% strength solution, both with or without [[Epinephrine|epinephrine]] (adrenaline), a [[Vasoconstrictor|vasoconstrictor]]. | | '''Lidocaine euphoria''' is a rather unusual side-effect to the administration of [[Lidocaine]] as either a [[Local anesthetic]], a [[Nerve block]] or more rarely, [[Intravenous]]. Pharmaceutically speaking, this is considered to be a potential side-effect of the usage of [[Lidocaine]]; however, prior (or current) users of [[Cocaine]] appear to be more susceptible to this potential side-effect. |
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| Contrary to popular belief, lidocaine use does not increase bruising during a procedure — if anything, especially with the use of [[Epinephrine|epinephrine]], one of the good side-effects of this product is that it can reduce post-operative bruising.
| | Though chemically relatively dissimilar ([[Lidocaine]] (C17H21N04) / [[Cocaine]] (C14H22N2O)), it is hypothesized that the mechanism of CNS activity may be the cause for the similar euphoric-producing side-effects of each [[Drug]]. |
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| It should also be noted that lidocaine is not a cocaine derivative, and there is no way to "distill" or otherwise produce a euphoric drug from it (although in very rare cases former addicts may find lidocaine use triggers [[Lidocaine Euphoria|lidocaine euphoria]] that reminds them of cocaine). There is absolutely no reason why lidocaine should conflict with [[Straight-edge|straight-edge]] philosophy.
| | This is entirely different than [[Lidocaine Anxiety (page does not exist)|'''lidocaine induced anxiety''']], a side effect of [[Epinephrine]] in products containing both [[Lidocaine]] and [[Epinephrine]]. |
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| Finally, it should be noted that injectable lidocaine is, in most countries, available by prescription only or may only be administered legally by doctors. Clients should be wary of any piercing studio that offers it in these countries, although many do as a discreet service to customers seeking implants, tongue splitting, and other invasive modifications. However, out of respect for their freedom, most will insist that you not take pictures of it and not talk about it. Topical lidocaine spray or gel for mucous membranes is generally available over the counter.
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| [[Xylocaine|Xylocaine]] is one of the most common trade names for this product.
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| == Allergies ==
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| Though quite rare, some people cannot tolerate the ''caine'' group of anesthetics (such as Lido'''caine''', Mar'''caine''', and others). Though '''extremely''' rare, an allergic reaction does have the ''potential'' to become '''fatal'''. If an [[Allergic Reaction|allergic reaction]] is suspected, '''immediately''' contact a [[Physician|physician]]! If a person has previously been administered such an anesthetic (usually for dental work) on at least two occasions with no reaction, the chances of a future allergic reaction are negligible.
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| == See Also ==
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| *[[Bactine|Bactine]]
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| *[[Marcaine|Marcaine]]
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| *[[Lidocaine Toxicity|Lidocaine Toxicity]]
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| *[[Lidocaine Euphoria|Lidocaine Euphoria]]
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| *[[Lidocaine Anxiety|Lidocaine Anxiety]]
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Lidocaine euphoria is a rather unusual side-effect to the administration of Lidocaine as either a Local anesthetic, a Nerve block or more rarely, Intravenous. Pharmaceutically speaking, this is considered to be a potential side-effect of the usage of Lidocaine; however, prior (or current) users of Cocaine appear to be more susceptible to this potential side-effect.
Though chemically relatively dissimilar (Lidocaine (C17H21N04) / Cocaine (C14H22N2O)), it is hypothesized that the mechanism of CNS activity may be the cause for the similar euphoric-producing side-effects of each Drug.
This is entirely different than lidocaine induced anxiety, a side effect of Epinephrine in products containing both Lidocaine and Epinephrine.