new warnings about misusing topical anesthetics

March 2009

You'll hear new warnings about misusing topical anesthetics.

The last warning came after two women died from using topical lidocaine and tetracaine on their legs to reduce pain from hair removal.

Now some researchers are trying topical lidocaine to reduce discomfort during mammography. It might help...but it's also risky.

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