Painkillers

[carolyn_1978 35]

Hi I had a wisdom tooth out two days ago and was given codeine to cope with pain. I took the recommended dosage of two tablets and ended up having the most intense stomach pains (sort of like gall bladder attack).

Should I have taken less? It went away after awhile but it's not something I'd like to repeat.

[tomi71 581]

I'd call the doc and ask for a different pain reliever. Ultram works well and since this pain mgmt but you may need something that is an anti-inflammatory and that would be an NSAID. You should be ok though since it is temporary.

Does your oral surgeon know you've had WLS?

[carolyn_1978 35]

No he didn't know. Stupid me didn't think to say anything. I tried half a tablet and it seemed to be ok.

I'll talk to my doc today

[pinkbunies 359]

Did you take the medication on an empty stomach

[Brandalyn 53]

Pain pills that are opioid analgesics like codeine, vicodin, percocet, are hard on even normal sized stomachs! I always took mine with a little food or an 8oz glass of milk.