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How Can Severe Pain After A Root Canal Treatment Be Treated?

Hi. I had a root canal done today (the first part anyway). On Monday I started a Z-pak for the infection and have been taking Acetaminophen/Cod #3 and aspirin since Monday also. Today after the drilling and packing of the tooth (a crown)...I picked up a prescription for Hydrocodone/Aminophen 7.5-325 T. I am taking 1 Hydro every 6 hours but I also have to take something with it. It's not enough. Which other pain killer should I take? Aspirin, tylenol 3, or naproxen?
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Taking Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen combination is sufficient for controlling pain during the root canal treatment procedure. You need not take anything else if it is not causing pain. Also, I need to inform you that after second sitting, the pain should normally subside by now.

So my suggestion is that if there is no pain, then you can continue with Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen combination. But, if there is a pain, you can consult your dentist and can switch to Ketorolac, Tramadol etcetera.


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

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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How Can Severe Pain After A Root Canal Treatment Be Treated?

Hello, Taking Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen combination is sufficient for controlling pain during the root canal treatment procedure. You need not take anything else if it is not causing pain. Also, I need to inform you that after second sitting, the pain should normally subside by now. So my suggestion is that if there is no pain, then you can continue with Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen combination. But, if there is a pain, you can consult your dentist and can switch to Ketorolac, Tramadol etcetera. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora