I am 6 days post-csection and feeling pretty great. I was sent home with a 10 day supply of Percocet and a bigger supply of 800mg of Ibuprofin.
I don't have Percocet level pain, but can only take ibuprofin every 8 hours. I feel icky after about 5-6 hours.
Is there something else I can take? Would I be better off taking OTC Motrin every 6 hours?
blogger / grapefruit / 4836 posts
I think I alternated extra strength tylenol with the ibuprifin. Since they are different meds it's ok. That was what my ob recommended.
apricot / 274 posts
You can alternate Tylenol and Motrin. I would take regular Motrin or Advil every 6 hours and see how you do. You could also cut the Percocet in half and see if that works better for you.
blogger / coconut / 8306 posts
@Mrs. Lion: @Mrs.ThinMint: @Mae: all very obvious 'duh!' answers. Thanks ladies!!
blogger / grapefruit / 4836 posts
@Mrs. Jump Rope: momma you are 6 days postpartum with a cluster feeding newborn and a 2 year old. There are no duh answers 
glad youre feeling good!!
cantaloupe / 6692 posts
Glad you're feeling good!! I quit my Percocet early and alternated Tylenol and Motrin like others said. I'm sure you know this but don't stop taking the Motrin. It helps with the inflammation I think? I forgot the specifics because I was 1 week PP and just trying to survive haha. But I told my doc at my 1 week post partum appt that I didn't need anymore meds but they reminded me to keep taking it until I ran out for whatever important reason that I now can't remember.
blogger / coconut / 8306 posts
@Danizaur: interesting! I'm pretty certain my script rads "as needed" but I'll have to check!
cantaloupe / 6692 posts
@Mrs. Jump Rope: Just go by what your doc says! Like I said it's a very hazy memory for me. Lol
apricot / 287 posts
Just make sure you save that percocet prescription! I was fine and not taking anything after the first few days, but then my husband went back to work and I definitely needed the stronger medication for the first few days home alone with a newborn and toddler!
apricot / 403 posts
My Dr had told me to take ibuprofen every 6 hours. So that may be why you're in pain?
pineapple / 12802 posts
@msmug: What was the mg of your ibuprofen? I know I can take normal 400mg ever 6 hours. OP said hers were 800mg? That could make a difference in timing.
apricot / 403 posts
Oh. Sorry. I missed the 800mg part. My Dr told me to take 600mg so I guess that's why it was every 6 hours. Hope the pain is more manageable now.
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