Indomethacin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Raj...
• April 16, 2016

For Gout, Acute "I've had gout flare attacks since I was 27. I am 39 now. The latest one started a week ago, and I took Tylenol and ibuprofen alternately. The pain seemed to subside but suddenly got really bad a couple of days ago. I went to the ER, and they gave me some steroids and a prescription for indomethacin and hydrocodone. The good news is that I'm able to sleep, but the bad news is that the swelling remains the same, so I don't know how long it's going to take to get better. I cut my sugar intake because that's said to be number one. Fingers crossed. Is it the hydrocodone or the indomethacin helping me sleep? I don't know. I have one more hydrocodone left, we'll see after that."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2018

For Gout, Acute "I took it, and after 3 hrs, a bad stomach ache (side effect), and then I began to feel relief. I slept through the night and woke up with slight pain, but I could walk. Just took the second pill this morning. This is working so far, my pain went from a 10 to a 3 on a scale of 1 to 10. Not kidding or making this up. It's giving me excellent relief so far."

• Anonymous
• June 4, 2019

For Gout, Acute "I had gout in my left ankle and foot. First two days I couldn't even stand on foot and was walking with crutches. After 2 days on indomethacin, the pain was less, but I was able to walk without crutches. After 3 days, I still get pain after 7 hours and need to take another pill. Each day a little better, but definitely take with food or your stomach gets torn up. I also experienced some headaches the first couple of days, but they seem to have subsided."

• Glo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2019

For Pain "I am a 58-year-old woman. My neurologist wanted to determine if the trigeminal pain I had been diagnosed with and suffered with for over six years was instead a type of trigeminal headache. He put me on indomethacin 50 mg 3x’s per day. By the first dose of indomethacin, I was very dizzy and nauseous. I had stomach pain and extreme fatigue. I took my afternoon second dose, I had all of the above symptoms but began vomiting. I could no longer sit in the recliner but listed to the side with a pillow to halfway and half sit. I had difficulty concentrating and faded in and out between dozing and wakefulness. By the third dose, I was having dry heaves and the above symptoms were worse. I felt like what it must be like to be slipped a Mickey in an alcoholic drink, even though I don’t drink, I could imagine that's what it would be like. I stumbled to my bed, where I passed out. I do not plan on ever taking another dose of this medication."

• Hee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2016

For Gout, Acute "I just had the worst gout attack I can remember. It started as ever in my toe, and as my diclofenac was long out of date, I ordered more. After waiting the stipulated 48 hours, my gout had flared on the opposite side of my foot as well. Walking, standing, and sleeping were all distant memories. It was then I found out they don't give out diclofenac anymore, and I tried indomethacin. I was on my feet the same night, but I noticed the redness in my foot had changed from an even color to more of a mottled rash. That was yesterday. Today my foot is puffy and inflated. Does that happen?"

• Von...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2021

For Back Pain "I get severe back pain. Degenerative disc, beginning signs of stenosis. I'll hear my vertebrae click out of place, then it's on. This drug is not very effective at all. They gave me an injection of Toradol, I think it was called. Did get about 10% relief. On my second dose of this 50 mg, and I swear Aleve works better. Waste of money, in my opinion. I wish they could still prescribe real pain meds. I understand we are in the midst of a narcotic abuse problem in the USA, but good God. There are times when that's all that really works."

• Bri...
• July 7, 2010

Indomethacin for Tendonitis "I have a lot of inflammation relief with Indocin. The problem is that I can only take it every other day. I am 37 and very active, train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2 days a week. Get tendinitis in my shoulders easily. I would recommend this medicine."

• Fro...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 7, 2020

For Gout, Acute "Just recently changed my dosage. During a severe gout attack, I take 100 mg of indomethacin, 50 mg spaced at 1 hour with a bowl of solid food like rice, noodles, or fruits like pears, papaya, and nectarines. The pain immediately ceases after 30 minutes of the second 50 mg. Lightheadedness sets in with 1 of the second 50 mg. This 2-50 mg is done once in a day ONLY during a severe gout attack. Also, I take 81 mg of aspirin within 3 hours of the second 50 mg. I am 60 years old. I take smoothed arugula with kale and fruit juice and apple cider at least once a week."

• Lor...
• May 3, 2016

For Gout, Acute "I tried tart cherries and cherry juice, which helped some till I could see my doctor, who prescribed 75 mg of Indomethacin ER to take twice a day. That helped with the pain and not being able to sleep at night from the pain. My doctor gave me a refill on the script."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 17, 2019

Indomethacin for Cluster Headaches "I have cluster headaches and hemicrania continuum, which is diagnosed by taking indomethacin. I also have fibromyalgia, which means I have really bad reactions to every medication I take, and I have to take this twice a day, every day. I take the lowest dose possible (25 mg twice daily), even though it doesn’t give me 100% relief, it gives me about 95%. I know there are bad side effects, but as long as I eat a full meal before I take it, I have not experienced anything other than my face having a little rash. But I don’t have any of the other problems. As soon as I quit taking it, it just comes back, so to me, this is a lifesaver that is worth the slight rash!"

• Suz...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 25, 2023

For Cluster Headaches "I take 25 mg three times a day for chronic paroxysmal hemicrania, and it is absolutely 100% effective. On occasion, I try to reduce it to twice a day, but the pain returns after just a couple of days. So I revert back to three times a day more often than I would like. I am worried about continued use as it causes indigestion for me and will most likely cause eventual kidney problems."

• Ama...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 6, 2022

For Pain "I was prescribed Indocin suppositories by a doctor specialized in facial/trigeminal neuralgia. My unusual condition involves tooth/jaw pain, tinnitus, spasms of the diaphragm, low body temperature, headache, stiff back of neck, severe drop in mental capacity, and violent vomiting. Aspirin, paracetamol, and ibuprofen offered only partial relief with an effect of masking pain, only when I was able to keep the pills down. Indocin 100 mg suppositories eliminated all my symptoms within 20 minutes and sent me into a deep, blissful sleep from which I awoke fully recovered and energetic. The condition eventually reappears, but at least the duration and severity are drastically reduced. After 13 years of helpless suffering from this curse 6 days per month, Indocin gives me my life back."

• Hee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 31, 2017

Indomethacin for Pain "I only took 2 the first day prescribed. I noticed my heart feeling weird during the day, had trouble falling asleep, and when I woke up the next morning, my face and neck were really red and irritated. I looked and felt like I had a bad sunburn. I did not take any after that."

• big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2017

For Gout, Acute "Have had several gout flare-ups in the past but didn't know it. The pain was excruciating, as others have said, couldn't even put a sheet over my right foot big toe. Hopping to the bathroom like a kangaroo during the night. At times, the pain was so bad I had to crawl to the bathroom. And at 3 A.M., it ain't funny. I determined that eating chicken livers, lots of protein, and beer did me in. Went to my doctor, and he told me it was probably gout. He prescribed indomethacin 50 mg, three times a day with food in your stomach. Said he'd be on the golf course and to let him know if I was still crawling to the bathroom. Well... it worked! The pain was significantly reduced in a matter of hours."

• CHA...
• August 27, 2016

For Osteoarthritis "Quality of life has improved 100%. I have not experienced any side effects. There is a significant difference when I don't take them. I was told to take three 25 mg pills a day, but I've been fine taking 2x a day. Sometimes only one a day. I need total shoulder replacements, and the pain without these pills is extreme."

• Lin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2019

For Gout, Acute "I’m 59 and have had gout for about 10 years now. I’m having a flare-up right now, and this is probably the worst ever. I’ve been using natural remedies, but it’s gone beyond those having any effect now (Goutrin, ACV, cherry, and turmeric). Had a course of prednisone 3 weeks ago, and it worked amazingly. Thought it was over and gone, but the flare-up is back. I would have liked another course of prednisone, but the side effects are tremendously bad for the body. Using indomethacin now. Starting day 3. First 2 days saw no relief at all. Actually, the pain got far worse. This morning (3rd day), I’m getting some relief. Pain is mostly gone, but inflammation is still there. Hope to have continued improvement as this pain is absolutely insane. I guess I need to look at my diet and increase my water intake."

• Jak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 12, 2018

For Gout, Acute "I would highly recommend you check what meds you are on and any drug interactions you may have. I almost flatlined - no lie. I was only 33 at the time, and I have never taken it again, and no problems. I take cherry pills that help and do not drink soda. They say it's called the rich man's diet, I believe it's the poor man's diet. Just eat healthy."

• Dia...
• June 27, 2016

Indomethacin for Pain "For me, the medication worked fine as far as reducing the inflammation. My inflammation was in one of my eyes, and it did relieve the inflammation, but the side effects, wow. I have been drowsy off and on and had terrible stomach pains. For me, I added this to my do not take list, but for someone who is not taking it every day, probably would not have as much stomach upset. I took it every day for almost two weeks. Too long for something that is hard on someone's stomach."

• Gou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2018

For Gout, Acute "I've had gout for the past 8 years. Usually in my heel and various places around my foot. I can't recall getting the big toe, which is odd. Over the years, it has gotten worse and started to happen more frequently. I got it in my knee for the first time, and that has been a wake-up call as the pain is tremendous and unbearable (I have a high tolerance for pain, and this made me scream on occasion). On to the indomethacin, I started taking this to reduce the pain and swelling. The first dose gave me a buzzed feeling and made me tired. After a few more doses (50 mg, 8 hours), I started to get headaches and an overall sick feeling. Spinning, hot/cold flashes, continuous headache, insomnia, just horrible. While it did help with the pain, after three days, I couldn't take this stuff anymore. It seems like it also has a hangover effect that lasted for another day. I don't know if I can ever take this again."

• Anonymous
• June 21, 2011

For Pain "50 y.o. and 1st time taking indomethacin for a bone infection, works great, strong fast-acting, sometimes it leaves me with a buzzed sleepy feeling, which I enjoyed. The whole body ache/pain is gone. My wife took one, and she said her knee pain was gone."

• Anonymous
• September 22, 2009

For Gout, Acute "Be careful with indomethacin. It makes me very sick, nauseous, with a feeling of dizziness. It made me pass out three times and really worried me. I did an MRI, EKG, and blood test to determine the cause of fainting, and it turned out to be the indomethacin. The lesser of two evils: gout pain or getting sick to your stomach and fainting."

• Fru...
• December 4, 2009

For Gout, Acute "Two years ago, I had my first bout with gout in my right foot. Last week, to my surprise, I had gout in my right wrist. This medicine relieved the swelling in 2 days, but I had severe runs with it and an upset stomach."

• Rya...
• January 18, 2016

For Pain "I experience Exertion Headache Syndrome, also known as weight lifter's headache. During heavy lifts, I often get a massive, instant, and very painful headache. This med was prescribed to me to be taken in one of two ways: preventative or reactionary. When taken reactionary (after a headache), it works well. Indeed, better than anything I've used, other than narcotics, of course. When taken before lifting weights as a preventative measure, it works great, as I never get a headache. The problem is that sometimes I get so dizzy that I can hardly function. I hope this helps someone that wants to know about this drug, which I have a love/hate relationship with."

• Dav...
• March 28, 2016

For Gout, Acute "I am just near the end of a seven-day attack and just found out about indomethacin (must have been living under a rock). I have used prednisolone, colchicine, and others. Most interested to try this, found the forum very useful."

• Har...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 23, 2019

For Gout, Acute "I get gout flare-ups in my big toe joints a few times each year. The key for me is to have Indo on hand and take 50 mg with food right away at the first sign of pain, then 25 mg 3 times per day after that. Indo knocks the swelling, redness, and pain right down after a couple of days at most. However, if I don't have any readily available and have to wait for my doctor to call in a script, then wait for the pharmacy to fill it, etc., it will take several additional days for the Indo to knock it out. I get 270 pills when I refill, so I always have some."