Micah's wisdom teeth were recently pulled. The doctor has suggested prescribing two opioids, Vicodin and Hydrocodone to help relieve the pain. Micah is aware of the opioid epidemic
and fears the consequences of taking this prescription. However, the doctor assures that these are the most commonly used drugs taken when having wisdom teeth pulled. What is the
most health-enhancing way to proceed?
O Micah fills the prescription but decides to take ibuprofen instead
O Micah asks, "Are there non-opioid alteratives that could help with pain relief while I recover?
O Micah will take the prescription for two days to relieve immediate pain, but then takes an over the counter pain reliever
O Micah fills the prescription and takes the prescribed number of opioids until the bottle is empty
