[CaliforniaKarl]

Yeah, I remember when I got a wisdom tooth out, afterwards I got a prescription for something pretty strong. Vicodin, I think? It was years ago, and I don't remember.

But I do remember that, even though I filled the prescription, I never ended up taking it. A few days of higher-dose ibuprofen (taken with food) was enough.

[lotsofpulp]

I got a prescription for hydrocodone after having a wisdom tooth taken out. I never bought it, and I didn't take any other medication either. There was mild discomfort for 12 to 18 hours, but it's crazy they're prescribing pain meds by default for no reason. And there was no instruction from the doctor to limit the pain med to only if absolutely necessary.