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  Gout, arthritis, tendinitis, Light headed, tiredness I've been suffering arthritic like conditions since my early 20's as I am now 38. I have very extreme cases of flare ups in all joints of my lower body as well as in my tendons. I have been put on allopurinal for the gout as long term, but still have many difficulties accomplishing daily activities. Sometimes the pain is so severe it affects my whole body. To me indomethacin is the only thing that works and works very well. Within just an hour relief is felt. AS long as a person is prescribed the correct amount and taken according to the directions it is the most effective solution for acute gout and arthritis sufferers. M 38
50mg 3X day
7/25/2010
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 5  Migraine No side effect This was a MIRACLE drug for me. I suffered from DAILY migraines for over 3 years. Unfortunately, I had to stop taking this as it was affecting my kidneys. I have not found anything else that works as well F 64
50 2X day
12/8/2017
 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
 5  
6/13/2002
 5  gout and siatica it takes about 5 to 66 hours to realy start working but it's the only thing that works it's good stuff M 68
1X day
10/22/2014
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 4  Gout Nothing much unless I take more than 2/3 capsules, then previously only some gas and tummy rumbles together with a burning bum, which might be something else. However for the first time today I experienced stomach pains then diarrhoea soon after the fourth tablet within 24 hours. Not nice and defiantly down to the drug, but two hours later my stomach has settled somewhat. I have been prescribed and have taken Indometacin on and off for 3 years now, but only when gout hits me in the foot. This clears most attacks if caught early very quickly and is an excellent eliminator of the pain caused by gout. M 61
25mg 3X day
12/23/2010
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 4  Gout No serious side effects. The first pill made me feel slightly light headed for about an hour. I think the key with this drug is to take it with a full meal..not a snack in my opinion. Noticed mild pain relief after first pill. After first full day (3 pills) redness/stiffness/swelling was noticeably better. Pain reduced significantly (thank god). After 4 days the gout attack was ended. M 30
50mg 3X day
4/19/2011
 2  post concussion headaches severe, pounding headaches(much worse than migraines F 21
1/3/2010
 1  gout Heart attack, needing a 6 way bypass, ruined my life This stuff is deadly, no heart problems in my family...I don't smoke, and am not over weight. M 60
25mg 2X day
7/10/2015
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6/14/2007
 2  Phlebitis Dizziness--comes and goes, possible mild diarrhea, possible slight nausea (belching up air, like when you get mild seasickness), a little paradoxical neck tension. Heart <65 BPM. Prescribed for mild arm phlebitis. My first dose (50 mg, 40 minutes ago) and I'm sitting here dizzy, feeling like I just had a glass-and-a-half of wine. Not unpleasant, almost like a few tokes sneaking up on me, but I don't like feeling stoned (any more). Also, about 2 minutes before the dizziness, I had to take a trip to the john. I'm 5'9", 145 lbs, and small-framed. I usually take 1/2 the recommended dose of most OTC drugs. I think doc should have Rx'ed 25 mg. Not sleepy, just light-headed. My bad back actually feels OK now. Maybe this is something to take right before bed. I'm gonna lie down now. Don't feel like sitting up anymore. Just hope there are no lung clots going on. M 57 1 times
12/26/2008
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 2  Moderate Back Pain I had a moderate backache and saw this pill in my bag and it said "for pain" in the packaging. I previously took this when I had a gout attack thats why I have it. It was my mistake to take this drug (2 pills of 25mg) without a proper meal (but I did eat a small kitkat and coffee with it). I only ate lunch like an hour after I took it. 10mins after my meal I felt so effing dizzy, nauseaous and disoriented and I was in the mall on my way back to work. I really thought I was going to pass out. I never felt such an extreme side effect from any drug. I was literally praying in my mind. I thought I was going to have a heart attach or what. When I got back to the office I immediately googled this drug about the side-effects as I suspected it was because of the drug and I stumbled upon this website. I actually felt relieved that my symptoms were because of the drug as what other people mentioned. I am 5'9 30yrs old but extremely overweight (around 270lbs) so I thought it was M 30 1 times
50mg 1X day
1/6/2011
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 1  Pain managment for pre-term labor Panic/anxiety attack, dizzy, light headed, difficulty walking, difficulty breathing, difficulty staying conscious, the urge to vomit, tingling/numbness in limbs, clammy hands, sweating, slurred speech, hyperventilation, palpitations, tachycardia, convulsions. The whole episode lasted about 45 min, with a peek of about 20 min in... Started out as feeling dizzy, light headed, then the urge to vomit, but found it difficult to walk to the bathroom without the feeling the need for assistance to not collapse on the floor. Sat on the bathroom floor with my husband for 5-8 min, explaining what I felt while trying to sidetrack myself to not vomit (never did vomit). It became increasingly difficult to communicate and breathe (felt chest pressure & as if I could only take half a breath) My hands, whole body and face were becoming increasingly tingly, numb & clammy. We called my obstetrician, who assured my husband that I'll be fine (although I disagreed in my mind). Before I came to the point where I could no longer talk, I told him we might need to call 911 if I give him the sign to do so. After that it was extremely difficult to stay conscious, and understand what my husband was saying, I think I replied in slur or barely at all. I gave him the sign to call for help. As paramedics came in to the house I don't recall much else, other than I didn't understand what they were saying. Eventually I lost consciousness, and went in to convulsions. While in the ambulance on oxygen I came to, and felt very weak, tired. In the ER I was told it was a panic attack. F 28 1 times
50 1X day
12/19/2011
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 1  to reduce swelling from arm injury dizziness, loss of balance, migraine I lost 2 days of work due to serious side effects after taking 1 50 mg capsule! Pharmacy would not refund $ and so I also lost $50 out of pocket. That is a total loss of $250, and is certainly not worth taking this medicine at all! Give me the swelling any day! I am disgusted. F 49 1 times
6/24/2007
 1  PHLEBITIS Within one hour of taking this medicine my head felt floatly and I got a severe headache. My heart was beating way too fast and my face flushed. Thought I was going to pass out. Never taking again. Throwing out the rest of the prescription. F 41 1 times
6/12/2008
 1  Headaches Extreme dizziness,nausea,very low blood pressure and the most horrible panic attack I could imagine. I had to be taken by ambulance to the ER. F 58 1 times
5/19/2017
 5  gout/right foot,big toe and ankle With LG meal! Slight sleepiness,good for me.Within few hours of 2nd dose 75% better! Redness,swelling,intense pain down!2nd or 3rd day usually all gone.No other drug comes close.I can't even stand sheet or sock on foot.If u don't eat right u will get sick so take care,it's worthy. F 42 3 times
25mg 1day
8/21/2013
 1  gout nausea sweating clammy hands racing heart dizziness difficulty breathing anxiety difficulty speaking I had taking this on a few occasions before, but the last time I took it, I experienced the symptoms above. On this occasion I did not take the medication with food, which may have triggered the symptoms. I had to call the paramedics and was given oxygen and taken to the emergency room, and stabilized a couple of hours later. I'm in good health and this was the first time I've ever had this type of reaction to medicine, and it was my first ride in an EMT. M 42 5 times
50MG 1X day
6/25/2014
 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
 5  Gout Just having to go to the bathroom a little bit more than usual. I inherited gout, and I usually get it in one of my feet. When it's bad, I can barely walk. If I take the medicine when I feel an attack coming on, it's usually enough to stop the attack before it gets to severe. Even if it gets severe, the medicine is often enough to stop an attack, even within a few hours, at the most one day. I just take the medicine just as needed, not on a daily basis. M 29 50 times
9/30/2004
  

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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