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15 days post op. tonsillectomy, septoplasty. stopped roxicet three days ago. throat is hurting more today. how much pain in order to take?

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Try a non-narcotic: And see if it helps. If it is insufficient, take the narcotic, but try and wean it when possible.

Dr Stelzner agreed

Answered 1/2/2014

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