This study will evaluate if the use of acetaminophen round the clock (scheduled doses) will lead to less opiate use in the first week post-operative (after surgery) in sinus/septum surgery patients. Participants will be randomized like a flip of a coin to either the standard of care pain treatment of acetaminophen 325 mg as needed for pain plus opiates (acetaminophen/hydrocodone) as needed for breakthrough pain; OR to the study arm of acetaminophen 650 mg every 6 hours plus opiates (Oxycodone)as needed for breakthrough pain.
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Number of Doses of Opiate (Narcotic) Pain Medication
Timeframe: 7 days