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Gynecomastia Forum Doctors => Ask a Doctor => Topic started by: GlandMan on February 06, 2015, 02:54:39 AM

Title: Relafen for weeks post-op
Post by: GlandMan on February 06, 2015, 02:54:39 AM

My PS prescribed me Relafen 500mg and told me to take it morning and night for 2 weeks. Is this even safe? Would it be effective at all to reduce inflammation/swelling?

Title: Re: Relafen for weeks post-op
Post by: Dr. Elliot Jacobs on February 06, 2015, 09:43:03 AM

Relafen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication.  It can be used for pain -- but there are many many other drugs for pain as well.  It is used to reduce inflammation for arthritis patients -- I have never heard of it being used for a post-surgical condition.

Dr Jacobs

Title: Re: Relafen for weeks post-op
Post by: GlandMan on February 09, 2015, 03:17:36 AM

Thanks for the reply. I am very confused as to why he prescribed this. I could have sworn he said it was to reduce swelling. Are you saying this drug won't reduce post-op swelling?