post discharge meds

hcbrowne · October 2012

Just a quick question--

I was discharged this past Thursday after having an emergency c section the previous Monday. I was prescribed motrin and percocet but the Dr. only prescribed enough for 2 days. I've been spacing them out to last longer. Is that a normal amnt of time/meds? I can't imagine only needing 2 days worth. It wasn't until yesterday I was even able to get most places without being wheeled around in a wheelchair.

My OB didn't even see me before she discharged me *grumble*

LyndseylovesHugh · October 2012

I had enough percocet to last at least a week, not sure exactly how much but far more than 2 days, and I needed it! I also had about a weeks worth of ibuprofen plus an additional refill if needed (which I did not).

hcbrowne · October 2012

Thanks! I wasn't really sure what the norm was.

Neener73 · October 2012

My OB prescribed 30 tablets (1 tab every 4 hours as needed) of Vicodin, which I alternated with ibuprofen. I used less than half of the prescription. I took it more at night than during the day.

My OB was off on the day that I was discharged, so a PA stopped by to see me instead. My OB did see me the other days that I was in the hospital.

Zimger · October 2012

I was prescribed enough percocet and ibuprophen to last a few weeks. I took them as directed,alternating the percocet and ibuprophen. I didn't finish the percocet but I did finish up the ibuprophen. The ibuprophen helps with the swelling which takes care of most of the pain.

If you are still in pain and out of medication then I would talk with your doctor.

HarrietNJMommy · October 2012

Really? My OB prescribes 30 pills. I've never actually taken them though.......

I would talk to your OB.......

Worcbride · October 2012

I think I was given 2 wks of meds but I didnt use them all

mkinMI · October 2012

I was only given enough for about a week with no refills.

Mrs.PinkPearls · October 2012

I had a prescription for percocet too but never turned it in. I just used motrin.

nosoup4u · October 2012

Are you taking advil? I took about 800 mgs for the first week or so even after my vaginal birth. Call your Dr and talk to them!

beh3e · October 2012

I only got three days worth of percocet (20 pills every four hours) and about a weekish worth of motrin (30 pills every six hours), but I've had a really quick and easy recovery, so I don't think I'll need more than that as far as the percocet goes. But like PPs said, if I ran out and was still hurting, I can't imagine my midwife wouldn't prescribe me at least a little bit more.

RayRay007 · October 2012

I only used OTC tylenol and naproxen (Aleve) after I left the hospital, so when you run out of prescribed meds, alternate tylenol and an anti-inflammatory like aleve or ibuprofen every four hours. Also, you can usually safely double the recommended amount on the OTC box (I do it, but you might not want to take my word for it).

ETA: of course, you could always call your doc for an Rx but I don't think prescription meds/narcotics are usually necessary.

JG362009 · October 2012

I wasn't discharged with any meds and didn't need any. On another note, I would be upset if I were discharged without her seeing me! She did my c-section, checked on me later that day, then came in every single day after that to visit until I was discharged.

nc@hotmail.com · October 2012

I was discharged Sat and will run out of Percocet tomorrow (30 pills taken 1or2 every 4 hours). I've tried to only take 1 at a time, but occasionally have done 2 at a time along with the prescribed ibuprofen. I'm calling to see about getting more tomorrow. This is my second CS and healing has been much more painful this time around. My incision is more painful and I'm very stiff. I don't think I even finished the Percocet I was prescribed last time.

Ardmhs83 · October 2012

I had enough percoset to last for 2 weeks. I took percoset and motrin around the clock. Every 3-4 hours I was popping one or the other. I was is sooooo much pain. The 2 weeks of percoset was all I needed though. Once they were gone, tylenol and motrin was fine.

Vegasbb · October 2012

My doctor gave me 20 percocet. For the first few days, advil did NOTHING for the pain. I was initially worried 20 wouldn't be enough - if I wanted to remain pain free, I'd have to take a percocet every 4-6 hours, so I really only had 3-5 days worth. I asked my doctor what to do if I ran out and was still in pain, but she said "take more advil".. ugh..

So basically I've been taking 1 or 2 percocet a day because I'm paranoid about running out. I feel great on the percocet - basically can get around, change diapers, cook, clean, etc. When I'm off the percocet I'm in a fair amount of pain - enough to bring me to tears. I've been trying to get by on a combination of advil + tylenol when I'm off the percocet, and it seems to help a little to take the edge off.

The pain management issue has been annoying for me and I'm not sure if I'm going to do a RCS next time. I hate feeling like crap a lot of the time and not enjoying my time with my baby as much as I should!

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