Indomethacin for Gout, Acute User Reviews (Page 3)

• Mad...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 8, 2015

"Miracle relief. Take stomach issues over the gout pain. I find it better than colchicine. No running to the bathroom, just a little pain in my stomach and gassy. I used one script for two years. When an attack would come on, I would take it immediately and the pain was much less than letting it get severe and then take it. If you have had recurrent gout, you can sort of feel it coming on and you know what's coming if you don't get it controlled quickly."

• Guy...
• October 18, 2014

"Fairly good pain-relieving medicine, it works within hours. Side effects are bad but temporary (sleepy, nauseated, felt very lethargic). Gout attack repeats, after a few days, pain shifts from one part to the other part of the foot, redness hot from toe to the sole of the foot. Doctor is going to prescribe a maintenance medicine after seeing the results of blood work."

• Big...
• January 30, 2016

"I unfortunately have been having gout attacks every other week for the past 4 years. I'm on a daily dose of Allopurinol 25 mg, but when I can feel a gout attack coming on, I pop an indomethacin 50 mg and usually I take 2 pills every 2 hours, then it's gone. 2 weeks later, same routine. I thank my doctor every month I see her for her script."

• Edd...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 8, 2015

"I get a gout flare-up once or twice a year, and usually one or two pills knock it out. This time around, one 50 mg pill is not working so well... I am on my 5th and 6th pill (took 2 or 100 mg) about an hour ago, and I am currently feeling the pain subside. Anyone else here use dosages above 50 mg... any side effects?"

• Mik...
• March 1, 2015

"I am one to accidentally drill through my thumb and wrap it in electrical tape and call it good, but after two days with my first case of gout, I was unable to put on pants by myself without screaming. Was given a shot of Toradol and prescribed indomethacin, and I must say it really helps but hasn't taken the pain away fully. A 10 down to a dull 3. Makes me feel tired constantly and also have to use the restroom constantly along with dry mouth. It's worth it... Trade the pain for the tiredness any day."

• Gou...
• June 2, 2015

"I've often had gout. At first, I didn't even know what it was. I've had it mostly in my feet, but once in my elbow. My forearm looked like Popeye. It usually lasts for a week or so. Lately, my doctor has prescribed indomethacin, 50 mg capsules. The first time, I took one, and it didn't do much. I reverted to Advil. The second time, I popped two. The pain was gone in an hour, and the redness was gone the next morning!"

• Mr...
• August 12, 2008

"I used to eat spicy foods and very rich foods that caused my gout to act up. I couldn't even walk up the stairs. I woke up one morning and called my doctor. She recommended indomethacin to me, and in less than a week, the pain was gone, and I could move my knee with no pain. It really works."

• cas...
• November 27, 2008

"I've had gout in my foot twice. Last night, my knee began to hurt. Intense pain when trying to walk. My doctor prescribed indomethacin 50 mg three times a day. I could walk easily after the first dose of medicine. Good stuff."

• How...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 13, 2019

"Medicine highly effective, but you must make lifestyle changes - no soda pop, beer, cigarettes, meat, bread. I must watch my consumption of preserved foods, canned foods, sugar and salt, as well as some smoked meats and vegetables. Gout is teaching me to be responsible with my health. Indomethacin is a miracle drug for gout sufferers."

• big...
• October 25, 2015

"It works fast. Take it as directed. It does not completely cure but gets you to the point where you can manage the pain. I had a very severe gout attack, could not walk. Two hours later I was limping. Two days later I'm walking and limping. It should be over soon. Thank God for this little green pill."

• Bar...
• August 12, 2015

"My mates told me about the tablets, and wow, had an attack for 5 days in my knee. I could not walk or get out of the chair, my mate gave me some. I know I should not take somebody else's tablets, but when in pain, you will do anything. The next day after taking indomethacin, I could get out of the chair and walk. I'm still sore, but after 3 days, back to normal."

• hus...
• January 7, 2010

"I get gout several times a year. I play a lot of tennis, and I seem to get the gout in my toes, knees, and wrist. I try to take this medicine as early as possible, and usually, I can get relief within 2 days. 50 mg, 2-3 times a day. I do get lightheaded, and I notice my blood pressure goes up about 10 points."

• Anonymous
• September 19, 2008

"I have had acute attacks of gout in my right foot. So painful a sheet laying on my foot would be intolerable. If taken at the first sign of pain, and not letting it get full-blown, I can cut the cycle off quickly (1 day). I also have shoulder pain in both shoulders. If I take Indomethacin every 3-4 days or so (1 75 mg capsule), I can eliminate this pain as well. Light-headedness for about 8 hours is sometimes a side effect, but nothing more."

• I...
• June 21, 2017

"First attack was 6 months ago. Horrible pain, naturally on the weekend. On the 3rd day, got 75 mg pills - felt 99% better next day!!! Twice since then, gout started up, but I started taking it again, and it was cured in under 12 hours!!!!"

• Raj...
• April 16, 2016

"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

"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

"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."

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

"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?"

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

"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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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

"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."

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

"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
• September 22, 2009

"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."