There are certain medical conditions that make it unsafe to receive a lidocaine infusion treatment. It is imperative that you inform the physician if any of the following apply:
- You experienced an allergic reaction to an anesthetic in the past. Your doctor will need to know the name of the anesthetic as well as what type of reaction you experienced.
- You have a history of heart failure, any degree of heart block, or a seizure disorder
- Any disorder or disease related to liver or kidney function
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding, or will do the same in the near future