Indomethacin for Gout, Acute User Reviews (Page 5)

Brand names: Indocin, Indocin SR, Tivorbex, Indocin IV

Indomethacin has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 119 reviews for the treatment of Gout, Acute. 70% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 14% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Indomethacin

Gout...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 10, 2014

"Excellent pain reduction. Slow on swelling reduction. Stiffness is decreased, but not eliminated. Works much better than any OTC choice"

9 / 10

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60sro...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 11, 2012

Indocin (indomethacin) "Naproxen and Ibuprofen helped, but didn't stop my gout attack. Indocin made the attack go away in a day!"

10 / 10

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Stevi...
Taken for less than 1 month
May 19, 2013

Indocin (indomethacin) "After 3 days of initial Prednisone 20mg, the 1st day of Indocin I went from 8-2 on the pain scale! I was so grateful! And NO side effects!"

10 / 10

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Frequently asked questions

rsown...
February 15, 2012

Indocin (indomethacin) "Knocks the pain out within a day or two."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
November 5, 2011

Indocin (indomethacin) "This medicine took the pain away very quickly, but then I had ringing in my ear which was very annoying. I stopped taking because I could not take this side effect."

8 / 10

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Are you taking this medicine?

Anonymous
December 19, 2009

Indocin (indomethacin) "Gives good relief but gives stomach pains side effect and paranoia side effect if taken more than 3 days"

4 / 10

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Pain...
Taken for less than 1 month
June 21, 2015

"I have gout in my big toe and when it flares up this medicine is my best friend within a day or 2 my pain is gone."

10 / 10

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Chetan...
July 18, 2015

"when I used to have gout attacked, I used indomethacin. It used to heal my pain with in one day . But this time it did not help me for three days."

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Anonymous
July 13, 2010

"Took indomethacin and in about 1 1/2 days pain was has gone down tremendously, first time with gout. BUt had the runs and stomach cramps."

6 / 10

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Joel
Taken for 10 years or more
January 9, 2019

"Wonderful, magic drug. Makes pain and swelling go away within hours. Big change from old drugs."

10 / 10

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ltlhe...
July 1, 2009

"I use this medication for gout. I don't think I could survive without it. For me it does not work fast but better late than never, usually 24-36 hours for relief."

8 / 10

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Emedina
Taken for less than 1 month
March 4, 2018

"Wow, I can't believe how fast this medicine work. Two pills and pain gone. Awesome ask your Dr fir this medication. Male 42 years old"

10 / 10

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Wingm...
July 7, 2015

"I've taken this as prescribed for two days now no results."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
March 10, 2016

"Taking for to days no relief, VA said I can't get COLCHICINE. And my ankle is worse then when I started"

1 / 10

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Nurse...
October 7, 2016

"Didn't touch the gout pain "

1 / 10

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G2017
February 3, 2018

"this stuff doesn't touch my gout, I need a drug that lowers uric acid"

1 / 10

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Anonymous
July 9, 2008

"I took 2 x 25 mg for my gout pain, which was in my elbow and shoulders. It gave me great relief and I only take it when the pain arrives. It worked for me. Thank you."

10 / 10

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D1978
October 27, 2017

"Started reducing swelling after 1st dose During severe gout attack in foot. After 2 days of 6hr spaced doses pain is gone and foot swelling is not visible. I would recommend for quick gout relief"

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
March 30, 2017

"4 days and no change"

1 / 10

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jackb
Taken for less than 1 month
December 15, 2016

"Indomethacin: Worked well, but sat on the toilet a lot. Colchicine: Worked well, and also sat on the toilet a lot. Colcrys: Worked the best with zero side effects."

9 / 10

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June
Taken for less than 1 month
July 31, 2019

"Just started taking indomethacin 50 mg this past wk for gout in big toe. Although it helps it does make me extremely drowsy. Can only take at night."

5 / 10

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Janice...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 13, 2017

"No relief at all."

1 / 10

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Indo_...
Taken for 10 years or more
July 11, 2022

"This drug is a LIFE SAVER. I have had gout for nearly 30 years. Indomethacin has wiped out 100% of my attacks."

10 / 10

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graham...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 20, 2022

Indocin (indomethacin) "This Indocin stripped the lining in my stomach and ended up in hospital for 10 days . I guess not for everyone"

1 / 10

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toddg...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 3, 2021

"Took 50 mg 3x for 3 days. Ended up in ER dehydrated because I vomited all day. Then diarrhea. Hard on kidneys too. No thanks."

3 / 10

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