INDOMETHACIN Reviews (INDOMETHACIN)Average Rating: 3.0 (317 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare INDOMETHACIN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR INDOMETHACIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | back pain | better then alot of other drugs i have used | F | 45 | 4 weeks | 6/27/2009 | 5 | sever headaches for 5 years | Stomach cramps for the first week | Followed docs rules drink full glass of water and food prior to taking medication and take it on schedule. First time in 5 years I have gone with out sever headaches. just slightly concerned about the long run. | F | 45 | 45 days | 1/23/2008 | 4 | gout | Mild stomach upset. Very bad headaches upon awakening at 50mg 3 times a day dose. | Works well to reduce pain if you can tolerate side effects. | F | 45 | 22 days | 6/9/2007 | 3 | Anylosing Spondylitis | Dizzy, lightheaded, difficult to concentrate, extremely tired, starting 1 hour after taking 75 mg dose of S(low) R(elease) version. Side effects last for about 3 hours. | Use it in combination with Enbrel to control Spondylitis inflammation. Works much better than any of the other NSIAD drugs I tried. Switched from 2 doses to just one after dinner. | M | 45 | 2 years | 3/25/2009 | 3 | torn meniscus repair | light-headedness, nosebleeds | Worked just fine for the pain and inflammation. The problem was side effects. I have an aspirin-like platelet defect which is normally not a problem for me with frequent dosages of NSAIDS. Apparently more than a few doses of indomethacin led to nosebleeds. Light-headedness if taken on an empty stomach is one description, I suppose; two older work colleagues who had taken it for arthritis in one case and a bone spur in another referred to the side effect as an "out of body experience". In my case it felt as almost exactly as if I'd rapidly consumed three drinks on an empty stomach. | M | 45 | 30 days 1X AN | 2/13/2010 | 5 | extreme arthritic pain for over 5 y | i have had no ill side effects.after suffering with unbearable pain for over 5 years,crying when i woke up and unable to sleep at night.finally i sleep all night,i have no signs or symptoms of inflammation.i am able to walk,care for my family and i feel like a new person.thank god for this medication | F | 44 | 20 days 50 mg 2X day | 5/4/2012 | 3 | Gout | The worst side effect that I have regularly been experiencing and wasn't sure that it was related until I saw all the other comments is panic attacks in the middle of the night - only when I take indomethacin close to bed time. This is an awful side effect that seems to be getting progressively worse. I have had really bad headaches, intestinal pain, diarrhea, blood in the stool, and dizziness/confusion. But the panic attacks really suck and generally take hours to go away - there is no way to get back to sleep because of that and along with that the heart seems to be beating faster or fluttering - but that could be a reaction to the panic attack. | It really works great for controlling the inflamation caused by gout - but I would love to find another medication for when I have the flare ups. | M | 44 | 3 years | 11/28/2008 | 2 | Migraines | I always take this with food. I was previously (years ago) on this @ 25mg, 2x daily. Worked well. Now I'm on ER, @ 75mg, 2x daily. Not a pleasant experience. My stomach is reacting badly-constant churning, always bubbly, nausea, pain. | I think I have to stop this medication; the side effects are too harsh. I was hopeful but it's another fail. | F | 44 | 2 months 75 2X day | 4/16/2018 | 1 | migraines | Heart racing, diffuculty breathing, headache, shaking | Took this drug to help with migraines - prescribed by Neurologist. Took 25mgs 3xday and had mild racing heart. Dr upped dosage to 75SR once a day in addition to the 25 mgs 3 times per day. Never got past the 75SR mgs..was rushed to ER via ambulance. Heart rate 120 - normally 72, BP was 94/52 - normally 127/72. And I could not stop shaking... similar to a seizure. ER doctor said cease indomethacin. On a side note...I do not take any other meds...never have...only take vitamin D3 on a daily basis. So it is obvious the indomathacin that caused my issues. Threw out the prescription immediately when I got home from hospital. Terrible, terrible drug and horrible experience! | F | 44 | 7 days 25 mgs | 12/18/2014 | 1 | torn meniscus | hallucinations, nervousness, bad headache, feeling like I was losing my mind!couldn't sleep, and panic attacks! | Im a nurse and I took this medication one night while I was at work because of the pain in my knee after about 30 minutes I begin to experience a feeling like I wanted to crawl out of my own skin. I felt like I was actually losing my mind I thought I seen roaches crawling on the floor and my heart was pounding my blood pressure shot up to 168/100 and I couldn't think straight. I immediately went to see my doctor that morning and she told me to stop taking it immediately. The medication was prescribed by the occupational health doctor for a work related injury. Will never take this medication again three days later and I'm still feeling goofy! | F | 44 | 3 days 25mg | 1/5/2015 | 1 | For joint pain | This medicine made me sick and had headache. I am already a migraine patient and this medicine made my condition worse. | 44 | 1 days 25mg | 9/4/2014 | 1 | Gout | I've never had anything like this. Major panic attack... Felt like I was gonna die. Was so bad that my wife called ambulance & I went to the ER. Day 2 side effects slowly started to decrease. 4 days later, my brain is still in a major fog. Thought I was crazy, wish I would have read this website first. If this happens to you, know that it will eventually go away. Gotta be a better medicine. | M | 44 | 2 days 50 MG 1X day | 9/2/2016 | 5 | possible spondylitis - lower back | mild dizziness first 1/2 hour after taking, but only notice this when lying down. forts week or so I had bad gas and some diarehea and 2 days of mild stomach cramps because of the gas. Still get this occasionally. Drug works well and pain is usually completely gone. I take the EG extended release. I definely notice when it is wearing off as the nagging lower back pain and stiffness returns. A couple of times it stopped working for some reason but resumed working the next day. Must take with food because of the stomach issues. Particulalry notice that i can now stand for more than 10 minutes with the back ache and extreme stiffness which is a miracle after 5 years. | Be patient as your body gets used to the drug, take with food, don't lie down 1/2 hour after taking. Side effects are mild. It helps if you take on a schedule | F | 43 | 30 days | 11/23/2008 | 5 | Gout/arthritis in feet and ankles. | none | More or less a miracle drug for me. It was extremely difficult getting started in the morning with the pain in my feet and ankles. Also the nagging pain made it difficult to get through the day. I take one 50mg capsule in the morning with breakfast and I feel like a kid again. It's amazing how your disposition changes when you go through the day with absolutely no pain!!!!! | M | 43 | 30 days | 8/18/2007 | 5 | Gout | Light Headed but usually goes away in an hour. If I do not take with food severe upset stomach | I take 50mg 3x day when needed. I often only need a day or two's worth to alleviate my pain. | M | 43 | 1 years | 4/3/2009 | 5 | Gout in right toe joints and ankle | I used to have mild upsets with stomach, and felt slight anxiety | I have been taking this drug on and off for 10 years. I would at times feel sick in the stomach, heart beating faster and also mild anxiety. I realised that the trick is to have a proper meal, ie - such as rolled oats, with bannana and honey, and then directly take the indomethacin straight after. The same applies with lunch, and dinner. I used to just have a glass of milk or a yogurt, which resulted in the side effects. The way I see it, is that if the medication is slowly released into your system by having a big meal underneath it, I have no problems. I just had a terrible episode of gout for 3 weeks. My big toe and ankle looked deformed!and the pain!! I thought I would try natural alternatives - cherries, cherrie juice, celery seed in captule form, different types of water, lime juice, lemon juice and nothing worked. I have just had my third indomethacin capsule, and no pain, swelling gone down and feel fine! Remember- Full meal before taking. Sit upright for half an hour after taking. Stay off coffee, caffine while taking Stay cool if you can. Drink plenty of water while on this med. I've had no problems since doing this for the last five years when needing this med, it is a life saver!! | M | 43 | 10 years 75mg 1X day | 1/26/2011 | 3 | sciatic & back pain | first few weeks I has some nausea but is not so bad now because I always take on a full stomach. I usually get a little dizzy about 3-5 hours after I take it and then super sleepy at hour 6. I started taking it at night and that took care of those issues but now it wears off a little during the day and I can feel my back and sciatic pain. | F | 43 | 63 days 75 1X day | 4/22/2013 | 3 | Gout | Acute stomach pain within 1 hour of taking 50mg, however abated after 30-60mins. On 5th day awoke with sever headache which lasted all day - stopped taking immediately and no problems since. | Helped with the pain in my foot | M | 43 | 5 days | 12/19/2007 | 2 | Gout | Uncontrollable racing & pounding heart beat, extreme dizziness & nausea. Felt as if I was in a thick fog. | First ever bout with gout. Took 25mg Indomethacin at bedtime with a Tramadol for pain. The Tramadol helped me sleep comfortably so may not have been aware of any Indomethacin side effects. Swelling and pain was reduced in the morning. In the afternoon, took another Indomethacin while awake, within an hour, my heart began racing uncontrollably and was experiencing extreme dizziness. When your heart begins racing and pounding uncontrollably and your head is spinning... it's extremely scary and nerve wracking. Nearly called 911 as I thought I was having a heart attack due to the medicine The on & off extreme rapid heart beat finally subsided after an hour. Though it does relieve swelling & pain rather rapidly, I'll never take this stuff again due to the horrendous side effects. | M | 43 | 1 days 25 2X day | 7/15/2015 | 1 | Pain on back of neck and head from | Swelling on back of neck, back of my head felt like it was gonna explode, blurry vision, dizziness and irritated | F | 43 | 2 days 50mg | 1/12/2018 |