Indomethacin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Teddy...
• April 21, 2016

For Gout, Acute "I've had gout attacks for the last 10 years (I'm 63) , my father & grandfather had it - Attacks can last a few days to a couple of weeks & generally get worse over that period. Seem to be diet related - overdose of shrimp, scallops, tuna, oily fish, asparagus within a short period Indomethacin certainly gets rid of the gout quickly but the side effects are pretty awful & I stopped using it incls sleepiness & confusion bordering on zombiedom, depression, paranoid thoughts, affects vision, dry mouth etc. There must be better medication!"

• Villa
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 15, 2022

For Cluster Headaches "Terrible daily headaches with nausea, brain fog, pressure and extreme fatigue. All I can do is lie on couch all day with no energy to do anything. Truly crippled. Even though don't feel like cluster, diagnosed as cluster/TAC. First time I took a 25mg indomethacin was up and building a chest of drawers within 30 mins. Absolutely Unreal! Could not believe it. Still had a headache, but a 'normal' headache. Fatigue gone. Absolutely Impossible to do that without this miracle med - just 25mg as well. Have to say, some scary side effects on occasion though - shuffling - cannot walk, spaced out when take it sometimes and eyesight focus problems, uncoordinated occurs day after. HAVE to take it with lansoprazole or it destroys the GI track. Also now diagnosed with prolonged QT syndrome - which is definitely due to the tablets effects."

• MyLoo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 26, 2015

For Gout, Acute "Ok First of all I can honestly say I am a member of the honorable Gout Club. I have had full blown gout at least 4 times when I failed to react to the symptoms due to confusing the pain to that of my Cholesterol medication. On the initial onset of pain, OD on Cherry Juice concentrate, Daily C and lots of water helps block the effect if done so immediately. If I delay and its the true Gout attack I'm in for giving birth to a baby out my big toe. Well at least its the most horrible feeling, Unless your a true gout member you wont ever understand / appreciate the real pain one goes thru. Indomethacin has been the real pain stopper and works everytime. Unfortunately for me I was on Effient and Plavix and they wouldn't prescribe."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 13, 2018

For Back Pain "forty years ago I took a course of indocin for degenerative spinal arthritis. I have been trying to get someone to listen to what happened but no one seems interested. Okay. The arthritis disappeared and has not recurred. I am 81 now. Also, at the time, I had been having monthly recurring cold sores- had even developed scar tissue on lip. After the indocin, no cold sores for 40 years. It can't be a coincidence!"

• tract...
• July 7, 2019

For Back Pain "Would take indomethacin when I would get a gout attack and within hours, I would get instant relief. I only took 1-2 pills 50mg and then quit. So I've been experiencing lower back pain for at least 6-8 months. I have been to chiropractor numerous times with some relief. but muscle tension is still present after alignments. Yesterday started taking indomethacin and one day later for the first time, I feel the muscles relax in my back. Feels great to walk stand without the tension and stiffness that I was experiencing. This med works wonders!!"

• MzDoo...
• May 4, 2011

Indocin (indomethacin) for Pain "I would like to say that I went to the E.R and they couldn't find out why I was having the chest pains also PE (pulmonary embolism) had been ruled out. Every time I took a breath it was so painful they were giving me morphine every hour the pain would not subside, so I went to my primary care physician and he diagnosed me with pleurisy which is a inflammation of the lining of your lungs so he prescribed Indocin for me and after one day I started getting serious relief."

• rwint...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 29, 2021

For Pain "Indomethacin is the only drug to relieve my 35+ years of chronic pain caused undetermined types of headaches. Multiple tests and scans have not found any causes for the chronic pain/headaches. I have tried anti-seizure drugs and other pain relievers to no avail. I have been taking indomethacin for only a few years now and wish I got it when I was 13."

• Howard
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 13, 2019

For Gout, Acute "Medicine highly effective but you must make life style 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. Indomethcin is a miracle drug for gout suffers."

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

For Gout, Acute "Just recently. changed my dosage. During severe gout attack I take 100mg of Indomethacin, 50 mg spaced at 1 hour with bowl of solid food like rice or 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 50mg. This 2-50mg is done once in a day ONLY during 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 smoothied arugula with kale and fruit juice and apple cider at least once a week."

• GetSw...
• February 12, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "I'm taking a total of 150mg/day for moderate-severe OA. This medication has been a blessing. It takes about 2 hours to reach its peak pain relief, and lasts about 7-9 hours. Prior to taking indomethacin, my quality of life was kind of in the gutter...the things I enjoy doing hurt too much to do. This is when I felt the potential risks of indomethacin (notably, rare-but-serious GI and cardiovascular risks) were justified by the potential benefits. With the amount of pain relief this provided me, I feel good about this decision as I can now live my life on my own terms, for the most part. I have experienced side effects - insomnia and occasional dizziness. The severity of both has decreased with time. Taking the medication with a moderately-sized meal reduces this. I also take this with a few ounces of purified aloe vera juice (there is some, although not conclusive, evidence to suggest that this may provide a protective effect against the tendency of NSAIDs to cause GI inflammation.)"

• Richiee
• October 19, 2015

For Gout, Acute "Have had several bouts of gout and the pain is terrible. I get it in the big and second toe with joint swelling, hot and red. Within 2 hrs of my first dose of indomethacin the pain was almost gone. One 50 mg tablet so far no side effects unlike other drugs I have been prescribed which are very hard on stomach and cause diarrhea. I will have to see what happens after a few more doses"

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

For Gout, Acute "Miracle relief. Take stomach issues over the gout pain. I find it better than cochlicine. No running to the bathroom, just a little pain in my stomach and gassy. I used one script for two years. When 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."

• EddieJ
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 8, 2015

For Gout, Acute "I get a gout flare up once or twice a year, and usually one or two pills knocks 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?"

• Guy...
• October 18, 2014

For Gout, Acute "Fairly good pain relieving medicine, it works within hours. Side effects are bad but temporary (sleepy, nauseated, felt very lethargic). Gout attack repeats, after 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 prescribes a maintenance medicine after seeing the results of blood work."

• Big...
• January 30, 2016

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

• MikeTX
• March 1, 2015

For Gout, Acute "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 restroom constantly along with dry mouth. It's worth it... Trade the pain for the tiredness any day."

• Gouty
• June 2, 2015

For Gout, Acute "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 Dr. 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 2. The pain was gone in an hour and the redness was gone the next morning!"

• Yardman
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 16, 2018

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I took Indomethacin for my AS for years. Nobody told me this drug was toxic to the kidneys. At my regular clinics, blood tests indicated declining kidney function. My doctors did what they could but my kidneys had been destroyed. I have since had a kidney transplant. This failed after 7 months so I am waiting for another transplant now. If you are taking this drug regularly I would suggest you have regular blood tests to check your kidney function."

• Mr...
• August 12, 2008

For Gout, Acute "I use to eat spicy foods and very rich foods that cause 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. "

• Heeha...
• 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 any more and I tried Indometacin. I was on my feet the same night but I noticed the redness in my foot had changed from an even colour to more of a mottled rash. That was yesterday. Today my foot is puffy and inflated. Does that happen?"

• big...
• October 25, 2015

For Gout, Acute "It's 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 hous later I was limping two days later I'm walking and limping it should be over soon thank god for this little green pill"

• Barry
• August 12, 2015

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

• 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 able to walk without crutches. After 3 days, 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 experiences some headaches the first couple 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 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 thats 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."

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

For Gout, Acute "I took it and after 3 hrs and a bad stomach ache (side effect) and then I began to feel relief. I slept thru the night and woke up with slight pain but I could walk. Just took 2nd pill this morning. This is working so far my pain went from a 10 to a 3 on scale of 1 to 10. Not kidding or making this up It's giving me excellent relief so far."