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Which post-op painkillers to take at home. In general, after surgery simple painkillers are recommended and or prescribed. These include paracetamol, NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen and diclofenac) and codeine or similar drugs (such as; dihydrocodeine, oxycodone and tramadol).
Spinal anesthesia is easier and faster than epidural analgesia is, but it doesn't last as long because there's no catheter to allow the administration of additional medication. Your doctor can add a long-acting opioid to the spinal medication that can relieve post-surgical pain for up to 24 hours. If you have chronic pain, you'll likely have to deal with that pain in addition to the post-surgical pain. 2  And your body may be less sensitive to pain medication â a phenomenon called tolerance â if you're taking medications for chronic pain. 3  Discuss this in detail with your doctor before surgery.