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Having surgery on monday and in pain tylenol (acetaminophen) makes me sick can i take any other over-the-counter pain killer?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Speak with Surgeon: You may need to get his/her advice on what otc meds are ok to take after surgery.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Ask your surgeon: Ask your surgeon/pcp as some medications are contra-indicated pre-surgery.

Dr Khan agreed

Answered 1/30/2014

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A member asked:

Having surgery on monday and in pain tylenol (acetaminophen) makes me sick can i take any other over-the-counter pain killer?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Dr Khan agreed

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