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A member asked:

Son is very out of it after tonsillectomy and isn't taking meds today. took lortab other day got welts today on body. fell asleep while using bathroom?

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Dr. Shah Chowdhury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Post- Surgery: Make sure he drinks enough fluid. Follow the instruction of the ENT surgeon. If not better or you are not comfortable, call the doctors' office.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Julia Sanchez answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Stop lortab: Lortab contains hydrocodone and is an opioid (narcotic). It can cause somnolence and some people are allergic to it. Don't take any more and call your doctor.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/28/2015

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5 days after tonsillectomy. Brown, yellow, or green phlegm, possibly pus, that I am hacking up often. No runny nose, worse after sleeping. Normal?

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A member asked:

I had a l3, 4, 5 fusion L5 s1 tlif I am 7 weeks post op taking lortab, robaxin, 800mgibu, lexapro, (escitalopram) gabapentin 300mg3xdaily.I am still n pain and not sleeping.?

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I start to fall asleep my body feels like it's vibrating & heavy. stomache & have to use the bathroom. Feel wide awake. Lay down & it starts again. ?

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