Can People Be Allergic to Lidocaine? Understanding the Risks
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While true IgE-mediated allergic reactions to local anesthetics are rare, accounting for less than 1% of all adverse reactions, they are possible [1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4]. Understanding whether you can be allergic to lidocaine involves distinguishing a true allergy from more common side effects or anxiety.