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How Long Will It Take To Rocephin IM Along With Lidocaine To Get Away From The System?

At 10 am I was given Rocephin IM with Lidocaine 2 ml as a pain prevention for the shot. It was not on my electronic medical record that I am allergic to Lidocaine. Within 10 minutes I was given Benedryl IM plus a steroid IM. I have an epi-pen to use if needed. My doctor has also called me at home to make sure am ok. At 4:30 pm still some mild numbness on tongue, back of throat, lips. How long for that 2 ml to work it's way through my system?
Thanks, Christine
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
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Hi, welcome to Health care magic forum.
You was given Rocephin and lidocaine I.M. so you had the numb ness of the tongue , lips, and throat is there.
The numbness is not the side effect of the lidocaine , it is the effect of the drug. As it is given I.M.the effect may last for longer time . how far it lasts is unpredictable.
The side effects are different and not related to the numbness.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.
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How Long Will It Take To Rocephin IM Along With Lidocaine To Get Away From The System?

Hi, welcome to Health care magic forum. You was given Rocephin and lidocaine I.M. so you had the numb ness of the tongue , lips, and throat is there. The numbness is not the side effect of the lidocaine , it is the effect of the drug. As it is given I.M.the effect may last for longer time . how far it lasts is unpredictable. The side effects are different and not related to the numbness. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.