Question: how long should you take pain meds after acl surgery?
Answer: Naproxen 500 (2 Aleve) every 12 hours OR ibuprofen 800 (4 Advil) every 8 hours. Take with food and avoid if history of ulcers, severe reflux or kidney disease. Continue for 5 days and then as needed. You should take 325 mg Enteric coated Aspirin twice a day for three weeks to help prevent blood clot formation.