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What is the best medication to relieve pain from a wisdom teeth extraction?
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Ibufrofen: Ibuprofen works well for extractions.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Antiinflammatory med: After tooth extraction- there is inflammation. So an anti-inflammatory medication is very important. Ibuprofen or Naproxen are both available without prescription and have prescription strengths as well. Acetaminophen is a good pain reliever but not anti-inflammatory. So taking both can help- or a prescription strenght pain reliever is often needed - usually a narcotic analgesic for a short time.
Answered 11/8/2015
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It varies: From person to person, but narcotic medications are usually prescribed.
Answered 9/28/2012
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