NSAID (Celebrex 400mg) and either pregabalin (Lyrica
150mg) or gabapentin (Neurontin).
NSAIDS are very helpful for pain control, says Dr. Rose, citing a study that showed how ibuprofen or Celebrex improved
pain control and patient satisfaction post-operatively.
He administers pregabalin (faster onset) or gabapentin
(less expensive) perioperatively for its now-and-later effect.
Studies suggest that a few doses of either neurontin or prega-
OPIOID SPARING Regional
anesthesia lets you reduce your
reliance on narcotics to control
post-op pain.
balin decrease patients' pain and improve their function 3 to 6 months post-operatively.
The drugs "reduce long-term pain and make patients more comfortable in the short
term," he says.
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