Pain Medications
Primary Medication = Norco (Hydrocodone) or Vicodin
- Take 1 – 2 tablets every 4 – 6 hours as needed
- Max of 12 pills per day
- Plan on using it for 2 to 5 days, depending on level of pain
- Do NOT take additional Tylenol (Acetaminophen) while taking Norco or Vicodin
For pain in between doses of Norco/Vicodin, take 2 – 3 (200mg tabs) of Ibuprofen, Advil or Motrin (every 4 – 6 hours)
Side Effects of Pain Medication
- Constipation: Take whatever works for you
- Prune juice
- Senekot
- Colace or Periocolace
- Miralax
- Nausea: Take prescribed Zofran / Phenergan as needed
For surgeries of larger magnitude, some patients will be prescribed Oxycontin (10mg)
- Take one tablet every 12 hours as needed for pain
- If given Oxycontin, Norco will be used for pain in between doses (1 – 2 tablets every 4 – 6 hours as needed)