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Can Norco Be Replaced By Other Pain Relievers Post Tibial Plateau Surgery?

I m recovering from tibial plateau surgery. Been taking Norco for the past six weeks, just half a pill. Went from 4-6 a day and down to two. I want to know which of the OTC pain relievers would be best to replace the Norco? Advil, Tylenol, Aleve????
Wed, 31 Oct 2018
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hello,

You may safely lower the narco drugs with to NSAIDS to selective Cox 2 inhibitors to Tramadol and paracetamol to plain Tramadol.

There are many side-effects of NSAIDs but you may slowly withdraw according to pain.

If your renal failure patient doesn't take NSAIDS.

I think I tried to explain a possible way to withdraw. Please consult your treating physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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Can Norco Be Replaced By Other Pain Relievers Post Tibial Plateau Surgery?

Hello, You may safely lower the narco drugs with to NSAIDS to selective Cox 2 inhibitors to Tramadol and paracetamol to plain Tramadol. There are many side-effects of NSAIDs but you may slowly withdraw according to pain. If your renal failure patient doesn t take NSAIDS. I think I tried to explain a possible way to withdraw. Please consult your treating physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist