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A 47-year-old female asked:

The hydrocodone with acetaminophen isnt helping post sinus surgery (3 days ago) being its soft tissue swelling causing the pain would a anti-inflammatory like motrin or meloxicam 7.5 mg help me to get relief & lower swelling?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Yes, NSAIDS, such as Motrin or Meloxicam have the potential of adding relief if cleared by surgery and tolerated/ not contraindicated.
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