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What medication is prescribed after an inguinal hernia repair? please give me some examples

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Pain control: Pain control medications include non steroidal anti- inflammatories and mild narcotics such as oxycodone or hydrocodone usually in combination with acetaminophen..

Answered 1/29/2013

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Dr. Michelle Gordon answered

Specializes in General Surgery

It depends...: For inguinal hernia repair, i usually prescribe Motrin and percocet. An ice pack can also help with post-operative pain. Discuss with your surgeon.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/8/2014

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