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I was prescribed naproxen 500 for 15 days post laparotomy but i have no pain (4 days post) is it ok to stop taking it?
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Yes: If there are no pain you do not need to take pain medication, contact your surgeon's office if unsure.
Answered 3/27/2013
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Yes you should: Most folks do not need need pain medicine after 7-10 days of surgery date. Once the pain is gone, there is no need to take pain medicine any more or you can use it as needed basis only.
Answered 3/27/2013
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