For this reason, oral surgeons often prescribe a short course of antibiotics to be taken a few days before to a few days after oral surgery.

In the episode "Cut" of Law & Order, a surgeon prescribes painkillers that interact with an MAOI a patient was taking, leading to her death.

During this second visit, the surgeon will examine your eye and prescribe eyedrops to prevent infection and reduce inflammation.

Robbie Bosco, the acclaimed quarterback now with the Green Bay Packers, said that the surgeon, Brent M. Pratley, had never prescribed Percodan for him even though he was bothered at times by extreme shoulder pain.

It is important however to realize that this type of prevention is given by a 'surgeon to surgeon' basis; all surgeons will prescribe a brace and crutches for post surgery recovery.

Your dentist or surgeon may prescribe antibiotics if an infection has developed.

If we were going to mistreat you, why did the surgeon sew up your leg and prescribe pain medications?

Your surgeon may also prescribe an antibiotic and/or anti-inflammatory drug to be taken for several days following surgery.

Some surgeons prescribe the hair-growing drug minoxidil (Rogaine) to improve hair growth following transplantation, but it is not known how effective this is.

Plastic surgeons typically prescribe medications that keep pain under control.