Question:
I am 5 weeks post op and have headaches once in awhile. Can I take tylenol or alleve

   — jane J. (posted on June 26, 2002)

June 26, 2002
You can take tylenol but not aleve. Aleve is in the same category as ibuprophen/advil. They are both NSAIDS (anti-inflamatory drugs) which I was told not to take ever again post surgery. If you have trouble taking pills, tylenol comes in an adult liquid, but it is not the best tasting stuff.
   — sheltie

June 26, 2002
Also, if it's a dull ache, try just drinking some water. We kinda tend to dehydrate a bit, and the headache is the first sign. Water is not a bad thing at all.
   — vitalady

June 26, 2002
Check with your surgeon. Mine also said only Tylenol products, but you also have to be careful with antihistimines, cold meds, etc. My doc gave me a list of the "ok" meds - certainly your doc can provide you a list as well. Good luck to you@!
   — Tracie B.

June 27, 2002
Hi, AMOS member Brenda Singer has tons of helpful info on her site (I think I'm her biggest fan!LOL). She includes a list of various meds we can and cannot take post-op. The link is: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=S999834870 Good Luck - Anna
   — Anna L.

June 27, 2002
Check with your doctor. Mine told me only LIQUID TYLENOL. No advil or any other products.
   — Sharon H.