INDOMETHACIN Reviews (INDOMETHACIN)

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INDOMETHACIN  (INDOMETHACIN):  Indomethacin is used to relieve pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, gout, bursitis, and tendonitis. It is also used to relieve pain from various other conditions. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling and pain. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section.   FDA Approval Date: 1984-08-06 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 5   0 days
2/26/2018
 5  Possible Gout Upset Stomach, frequent bathroom visits Not sure if it was the indomethacin or cephalexin. I was taking both at the same time. But the swelling and pain was gone after the first dose 25mg. M 2 days
2/10/2007
 5  
6/13/2002
 5  Gout Pain in my right side after 2 days of taking indomethacin. It's the only medicine that helps with my gout. I will never get caught without it. M 2 days
4/2/2017
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 3  Gout Did help the pain and swelling a little, but I had horrible dreams and lots of trips to the bathroom. M 2 days
2/20/2006
 1  Arthritis Initial side effects.light headedness l took this drug constant for about 12 years, and discovered that l had suffered at least 5-6 of the major side effects. l put this drug to blame for the serious illnesses l have suffered. M 12 times
9/14/2007
 1  
6/14/2007
 1  Lower back pain inflamation Within 24 hrs I had a severe headache. I had trouble sleeping due to waking up 3-5 per nightfrom violent nightmares. I woke up with severe headache and feeling disoriented from the vivid upsetting dreams. I felt as if I was beginning to loose my mind. I was tired, and worried and wondered whether I was having post traumic stress disorder. I stop taking the med, and the symptoms dissappeared, but resumed as soon as I began taking the med again. After the third attempt to take the med, I began to check the internet for side effects I found no relief from the back pain. M 10 days
6/11/2008
 4  Hemicrania continua Frequent mood swings (crying) frequent urination Helped immensely with daily severe headaches due to hemicrania continua and migraines F 16 1 months
125mg
8/17/2018
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 2  Extreme pain due to infected tooth Sick stomach, dizziness, mild confusion, needing to use washroom more I wouldn't recommend using this drug, I've used very strong pain killers before (such as codeine, morphine, and several others) but this one hasn't even curbed my pain. I've had to cancel all my plans for today to wait for the antibiotics I'm also taking to kick in. Pain is next to unbearable, and I've taken 2 Advil extra strength liquid capsules which have just now kicked in and made me able to drink some water without wanting to cry. I've been using clove oil also, but the pain is very persistent. I'm going to the dentist in a month and getting the tooth taken out, but he said I need to have an antibiotic treatment before then. I don't believe the walk-in doctor exactly knew what he was giving me, because he took a few moments before writing it down and giving it to me. Hopefully it kicks in, but he said within 15 minutes of taking it I should be feeling the effects....nothing yet and it's been 2, almost 3 hours. Very dissatisfied and I wish I was able to get in to see my regular doctor today. Hopefully I'll be able to catch some sleep tonight. F 16 7 days
50 MG
7/27/2015
 4  for reactive arthritis helps me sleep, my stomach gets upset if i don't take it with enough food, i've started prednisolone 30 mg, so i guess indomethacin is a sort of a cover up for the insomnia that i get from prednisolone....both medicines work great but its too late now since i've developed a deformity in my right knee due to arthritis...also i cannot bend down to pick something up, but otherwise it really helps me relax and feel normal all of this started in 2004, the drug is great, its just that i haven't been diagnosed right by my doctor, i wasn't diagnosed in time M 19 2 months
25 mg 2X day
1/13/2012
 5  migraine-like headaches I get an upset stomach if I don't take it immediately with food. F 20 10 months
2/18/2004
 5  migrane and tension headache first day i used it i had huge stomach pain, but now it's fine F 20
7/15/2003
 4  Pluracy uncontrollable anger and rage This medicine alters my mood drastically. M 20 1 weeks
4/29/2004
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 3  Inflammation in my chest. This medicine has not made me feel good. I was prescribed to take this medicine 3 times a day with food. The first day, I went to work and felt dizzy and almost passed out. I had taken it with food, also. The medicine gives me hot flashes and its hard to sleep at night. I have had slight headaches. Worst of all, this medicine has gave me diarrhea. Sometimes throughout the day and at night. This is my fourth day of five and I am not going to finish taking it because of how it makes me feel. F 20 4 days
50 MG
6/14/2013
 1  Ankylosing spondylitis Awful panic attack. Racing heart. Trouble breathing. Sinking feeling. Dizziness. Lightheadedness. Nausea. Anxiety. Took this drug a handful of times sporadically over the past four months. Never had any majors issues until now. Took one pill, an hour or so later, felt like I was about to die. Have never had a panic attack in my life before this. Absolutely NOT WORTH IT. Didn't even help with my pain this time around. Wish I read these reviews before going through such an awful experience like the one brought on by this god awful medicine. AVOID! AT! ALL! COSTS! F 20 5 days
1X day
11/24/2020
 4  gout loss of appetite, feeling dizzy, severe headaches,not feeling I took 50mg, twice a day. F 21 10 days
8/26/2005
 2  gout I was extremely depressed and fatigued during the first couple days. After that I just felt like I was on a physical rollercoaster ride and an emotional wreck. I do not suggest taking this drug if you are prone to headaches or have had depression in your past. The pain went away breifly, but came right back. F 21 5 days
5/17/2005
 2  post concussion headaches severe, pounding headaches(much worse than migraines F 21
1/3/2010
 1  chronic soft tissue pain. Severe stomach cramping, severe migraines. Dizziness. Loopiness. Exhaustion. Inability to complete tasks - and I am someone who has been on prescribed meds like percocet and morphine. Made me feel addicted and confused. Relieved the pain but left horrible symptoms. Never want to take this drug again. Was using in conjunction with amitriptyline for long-term pain relief. It took away pain but left severe 'hangover' type symptoms. F 21 1 weeks
8/13/2008
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INDOMETHACIN  (INDOMETHACIN):  Indomethacin is used to relieve pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, gout, bursitis, and tendonitis. It is also used to relieve pain from various other conditions. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling and pain. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section.   FDA Approval Date: 1984-08-06 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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