Pain Killers ....

[Woodbutcher]

Which pain killers can I use with Warfarin please .... I've got tooth ache and want to take something.

Thanks.
Justin

 

[Bina]

Justin, you can safely take Tylenol, also the Extra Strength.
Or the generic acetominophen products.
Ouch, call the dentist, you may need antibs.

 

[Eva]

Justin,

Make sure in case you might need antibiotics that you start it very soon. You do not need any infection at this time.

 

[Woodbutcher]

Thanks Bina for your rapid response... I'll take a look at the packet then and down a couple ! It's 9pm here so I wont bother calling the dentist .

 

[Woodbutcher]

Thanks Eva. You're right. I dont think it'll need treatment though... I hope not anyway! I think it's just tooth ache... Ouchhh !

 

[Bina]

ok, call the dentist first thing in morning.
avoid meds with acetalytic (?) acid (aspirin).

 

[Bina]

acetylsalicylic acid=aspirin

 

[Woodbutcher]

Will do... What about Paracetamol, I've got some of them ?

 

[Bina]

Hmmmm, you may have to google that one.....
Also check here: www.warfarinfo.com
Good Luck.

 

[Woodbutcher]

ok.. You're a star Bina. Thanks

 

[tex]

HI Paracetamol is fine, hope toothache is easing.
Jane

 

[Woodbutcher]

Thanks Jane...
Phew, cos I couldn't bear it anymore and just took a couple ! They'll kick in soon...
I hate tooth ache !

 

[dtread]

Toothache is usually a sign that you have an infected tooth. Infected teeth usually do not heal by themselves. Usually, an infected tooth requires either a root canal or an extraction to fix. I do not believe that there are any other cures for an infected tooth. You might get temporary relief from the pain with pain killers, or the pain might go away for awhile, but if the tooth is infected it will come back, even worse (i.e., much, much worse). The tooth could become abcessed, and then you're really in trouble. Strongly recommend you go to your dentist or to an endodontist and get it at least checked out. You probably need a root canal. If you wait, an extraction may be your only option. Also, infected teeth can lead to endocarditis, which is another bad thing you don't want to get. And, folks with valve problems are much more likely to get endocarditis than folks that don't have valve problems. If your tooth is sensitive to hot foods it is a bad sign, i.e., that it is probably infected. If the tooth is sensitive to cold food it is not as bad, and may not be infected (but still could be infected).

 

[Ross]

Toothache is usually a sign that you have an infected tooth. Infected teeth usually do not heal by themselves. Usually, an infected tooth requires either a root canal or an extraction to fix. I do not believe that there are any other cures for an infected tooth. You might get temporary relief from the pain with pain killers, or the pain might go away for awhile, but if the tooth is infected it will come back, even worse (i.e., much, much worse). The tooth could become abcessed, and then you're really in trouble. Strongly recommend you go to your dentist or to an endodontist and get it at least checked out. You probably need a root canal. If you wait, an extraction may be your only option. Also, infected teeth can lead to endocarditis, which is another bad thing you don't want to get. And, folks with valve problems are much more likely to get endocarditis than folks that don't have valve problems. If your tooth is sensitive to hot foods it is a bad sign, i.e., that it is probably infected. If the tooth is sensitive to cold food it is not as bad, and may not be infected (but still could be infected).

100% correct! I was taking Darvocet N 100's during my waiting full dental extractions. It took the pain away, but the infections were so bad by the time I got in that the Doc told me, one more week and I might well have not been alive. They had to go very deep in my jaw bone to get it all.