Don't Tough It Out - Treating pain promptly is always best. Don't delay taking the prescribed medication when the pain starts. Failing to treat pain can interfere with the healing process and cause depression in some patients.
Education Is Key Understanding - What you are taking and how it works will help you recover faster. One important consideration: medication that you take by mouth takes 30–45minutes longer to start working than the same drug taken by IV in the hospital. Don’t hesitate to contact your doctor with your questions and concerns about your medication.