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Originally Posted by jyl
I wonder if the docs and the pain-experienced among us can comment on what are the best OTC painkillers and for what.
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OTC Painkillers is an oxy-moron.
Oxycodone (Percocet) or Hydrocodone (Vicodin)
seem to be the two analgesics of choice these days. Either should be fine in moderation/when warranted (some do better with one over the other). If you are "doctor shopping" or scoring it on the street, then you may have a problem.
If you are worried about your acetaminophen intake, you can request a different ratio mix. In other words, a common Percocet/Vicodin script is for 5/325's. Meaning 5mg of oxy/hydro-codone, and 325 mg's of acetaminophen. However, there are 10/325's, 7.5/600's, and a bunch of other "flavors" available (including those with an ibuprofen mix instead of acetaminophen). Talk with your doc.
