10 Side Effects of Lidocaine

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Lidocaine Side Effect #9: Abnormal Heartbeat

Our hearts beat at a steady rate day in, day out. The rate at which they beat will increase or decrease depending on certain factors such as exercise. When we are at rest, our hearts should beat steadily but slowly and we should barely even notice they are beating at all. If the heart is beating at an abnormal rate, it is a sign that something could be wrong.

Occasionally, people using lidocaine might find that their hearts start beating unusually quickly. This can often be very noticeable and quite alarming. This is a symptom of a potentially serious negative reaction to lidocaine and medical treatment should be sought straight away.