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Why take Tylenol before surgery?

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According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, multimodal analgesic approaches that include pre-operative oral acetaminophen are advocated for managing acute pain. Taking Tylenol before surgery is a common practice used to effectively start pain control early, reduce the need for more powerful narcotic medications afterward, and improve overall patient recovery.