This trial is being completed to compare two commonly used options to treat pain after discharge from surgery. Participants that undergo tonsil removal, gallbladder removal, and knee scope will be eligible to enroll. Eligible participants will be randomized to prescription of 1 of 2 groups of medications (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) plus acetaminophen or low dose opioids with the NSAIDs plus acetaminophen. The key question the study seeks to answer is which option will have the best outcomes and with the fewest side effects?
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Effectiveness outcome - Pain intensity based on Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) pain intensity score at the surgical site over 14 days post-surgery
Timeframe: 14 days post-surgery, and up to 12 months after surgery
Safety outcome - number and severity of any adverse medication-related symptoms over 14 days post-surgery
Timeframe: 14 days post-surgery, and 1 month after surgery