Ibuprofen is a NSAID, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory. Hydrocodone/tylenol (Vicodin & Lortab are 2 brand names) is a pain medication. Ibuprofen reduces inflammation which, in turn, reduces pain. Always eat with each dose of ibuprofen since it can cause stomach upset.You can take both since they're not the same medication. How strong/weak something is depends on the person and the reason for the pain. Head to head-vicodin is stronger than the ibuprofen.Vicodin doesn't address the inflammation tho. I'd ask the doctor or pharmacist about using both. If the vicodin is new to you, take it when someone can monitor you. You never know how you'll react with a new medication.lways eat with each dose of ibuprofen since it can cause stomach upset. You can take both since they're not the same medication. How strong/weak something is depends on the person and the reason for the pain. Head to head-vicodin is stronger than the ibuprofen. Vicodin doesn't address the inflammation tho.
How long would it take before my knee feels better after total knee replacement surgery? Dr. John Dearborn Dr. Dearborn 3 months: It takes about 6 weeks to feel better than you did before surgery when walking and 3 months to return to all normal activities.
Here, we will look at total knee replacement recovery time, what is involved and how long it usually takes to get back to things. If are having or have had only one side of your knee replaced, visit the partial knee replacement recovery time section instead to found out how it will be for you. The First Week After total knee replacement surgery you will be able to get out of bed and fully weight bear on your new knee within 24 hours but you may need to use a frame, crutches or sticks for the first few days.