I was prescribed tylenol (acetaminophen) 3 for tooth pain, i have never taken it before but have taken hydrocodone 5/325, what is the difference between them?

Pain meds: Tylenol (acetaminophen) #3 is codeine. Codeine is one of the break down products of hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is a much more potent or stronger medication. Tylenol (acetaminophen)#3 will work well managing most patients post operative pain. Tylenol (acetaminophen)#3 is not a schedule II controlled substance like hydrocodone so your dentist can call in a prescription over the phone too.

Narcotic pain meds: Codeine and hydrocodone are both opiates used for acute pain management. Hydrocodone 5/325 is a stronger opiate formulation than Tylenol (acetaminophen) 3 w/codeine. Both are potentially addictive forms of medication and should only be administered by a physician.

Not much: Both narcotic pain meds. Perhaps hydrocodone a bit more potent. Either should work fine. Antibiotics often prescribed along with pain meds.