Which painkiller works best after a nose job? new study has answers.
NCT ID NCT03584152
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 159 adults who had nose surgery (rhinoplasty) to see which pain medicine worked better for the first 5 days after surgery. One group took a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone, while the other took acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Participants rated their pain on a scale of 0 to 100 before and after each dose. The goal was to find which option provided better pain control with fewer side effects.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic
Stanford, California, 94305, United States
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