HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I'm having surgery (tonsillectomy) in 7 days and today i have a really bad headache. what pain relievers are safe to take?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Acetaminophen : Stay away from the NSAID medication such as Motrin and aleve (naproxen) until you speak with your surgeon. Acetaminophen however is just fine. Hope this helps!

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 7/13/2015

2.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I want to get a tonsillectomy for my chronic tonsillitis but am afraid because i get bad keloids on my skin after any cut.Will this affect my surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is out patient surgery clinic just as safe as hospital for Tonsillectomy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Had a tonsillectomy on the 08/11 having alot of pain even with temgesic 0.2mg & Stilpane tablets. i cannot swallow nor talk properly, any advice? Pain is really bad it causes toothache neck ache and headache

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Some doctors say I need a tonsillectomy, some say no. I've had tonsil stones for over a year with bad breath and many sore throats. Surgery? Pros/cons

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

4.5 years old, AST(SGOT) is 61, is that a big issue? he is going to do a Tonsillectomy, is it safe to do that surgery with higher SGOT? can higher rate of SGOT occur because of antibiotic for long period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Is tonsillectomy safe? Chronic pain in tonsil made me worry about.Doc says have to take surgery for solving the pain&inflamation.Is this ok?My age20
Is it ok to take Manuka honey 15+ nine days post tonsillectomy having had a couple of post surgery bleeds?
I'm having a tonsillectomy tomorrow and was told not to take any aspirin. I took and Endone tablet Sunday evening, will that affect the surgery?
Is it safe to do tonsillectomy surgery even if ESR is high "32" ? should I postpone the surgery until the ESR become normal?
What is good for bad breath after a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy surgery?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.