Suggest Treatment For Severe Tooth Pain

Posted on Mon, 23 Jan 2017

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Mon, 23 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : I have a tooth that I need pulled but cannot afford it,for the severe pain what can I do or take ibuprofen 600mg does nothing???

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Add Tylenol 1000mg every 8hours to the Ibuprofen!

Detailed Answer:
HI,

Add tylenol 1000mg every 8hours to this. However, the best treatments remains this tooth being pulled off. Also, more powerful medications such as Vicodin require a prescription and you would need to talk to your doctor.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (29 minutes later)

so I can take Tylenol and ibuprohen together??

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
YEs, it makes it a stronger and better pain control!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

When both are used together, they collectively act as a better pain control regimen. It is entirely safe to take both together.

I wish you well. Update me with your response.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng