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A member asked:

Just got wisdom tooth removed. i don't want to take narco that i was given bc i need to work tomorrow. will advil with tylenol (acetaminophen) be enough for pain?

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Dr. Justin Nelson answered

Specializes in Pediatric Dentistry

Yes: Yes, at controlled max doses (800mg ibuprofen and 1000mg Tylenol (acetaminophen) every 6hrs) should do the trick until you get home from work, but please do not do this schedule more than 3 days as it can be hard on your system if done long term. No worries

Answered 4/19/2016

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