NSAIDS should be avoided. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that should not be used 1 week prior to and 1 week after surgery of this type. Ibuprofen is also sold as Advil, Motrin, and other trade names. This class of drug should be avoided in this case as it can affect the platelet function in your blood and affect the ability of the blood to clot.
Out of an abundance of caution many doctors recommend to their patients in your situation to avoid NSAIDs and to take Tylenol instead. With Tylenol it is very important to follow the directions on the medication to avoid taking too large a dose of acetaminophen. Many prescribed pain medications also contain acetaminophen which if taken together with Tylenol can cause toxic levels which may affect your liver. Please consult your physician if you have any questions.
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