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Indomethacin

Indomethacin

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Indomethacin is a pain medication.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Indocin

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Constipation
Nausea
Sleepiness
Headache
Heartburn
Dizziness
Abdominal pain
Bruising
Fluid retention
Rash

Serious

Rectal bleeding

Treats

Patent ductus arteriosus
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How long after i stopped taking indomethacin can i take a real pain pill?

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Please describe the medication: Indomethacin?

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How long does indomethacin stay in your body?

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Can i take colchicine with indocin (indomethacin) together without any interactions?

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I was given apo-indomethacin to treat pain from gout, and now i have a big doubt about it?

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A 35-year old asked:

How do you take indomethacin for gout?

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A 43-year old asked:

Anybody ever tried indomethacin for gout?

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A 44-year old asked:

Can you take colchicine with indomethacin?

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A 31-year old asked:

How long does it take indocin (indomethacin) to build up in your body to be effective?

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A 46-year old asked:

I have gout, can i take colchicine with indocin (indomethacin) together?

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A 41-year old asked:

I have gout, can i take colchicine with indocin (indomethacin) together at the same time?

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A 55-year old male asked:

What is hemicrania continua? If indocin (indomethacin) does not relieve the pain, do I have any other options?

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A 24-year old male asked:

I'm having my first gout flare as an active 24 y/o. I've been on indocin (indomethacin) for a week, but pain is still between a 6-8/10. Should I ask for another med?

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A 46-year old asked:

How does indomethacin compare with percocet?

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A 30-year old asked:

What side effects can indocin (indomethacin) have?

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A 42-year old female asked:

Diagnosed with hemicrania continua.Indomethacin is not working.what next?

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A 34-year old asked:

Can Indomethacin cause a false-positive BAC?

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A 46-year old asked:

Is taking indomethacin with multi vitamin ok?

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A 36-year old asked:

Can I take indomethacin with tylenol (acetaminophen)?

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A member asked:

can i take colchine, indocin (indomethacin) and norco at the same time?

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A 21-year old female asked:

I was just diagnosed with Myofascial pain syndrome! My doctor has had me try tramadol, neprosyn, and Indomethacin and there not working!

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A 59-year old male asked:

Should I take allopurinol and indocin (indomethacin) together for gout relief? I have gout often,I just wonder if I can take the drugs together?

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A 33-year old asked:

I was given apo-indomethacin to treat pain from gout, but now i have a headache and diarrhea. What can I do?

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A 36-year old male asked:

Taking indomethacin & colchicines for Gout, 10 years. Doctor recommends Allopurinol. Says once I start Allopurinol, I have to stay on it for life & that I cant stop taking it. Is this true?

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A 36-year old male asked:

Diabetes Insipidus. May end up on desmopressin as hctz/indomethacin didn't work. How much should I expect to pay (No insurance)?

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A 40-year old female asked:

I have osteoarthrits and psoriatic arthritis. My fingers are beginning to bend/twist and are quite painful. I take indocin (indomethacin) with little relief. Help!

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A 42-year old female asked:

I'm 42 actively crosstraining. Developed severe neck pain fingers tingling. Doc put 3 days prednisone and 5 days indomethacin. Fingers still tingling?

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A 33-year old male asked:

I have gout. I was prescribed Indomethacin. It works wonders, but I think it may be causing vision changes+tiredness. Also on sertraline (just upped from 50mg-100), allopurinol, vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine). Suggestions?

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A 44-year old female asked:

Starting Indomethacin(25mg 3x) for post concussion headache,was on Fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine). Already on Topamax(25mg 2x) for migraine.Interactions? I am 5'4" 107 lbs

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Will indomethacin help with opiate withdrawl?

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