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A member asked:

How do you take indomethacin for gout?

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Depends: It depends on the strength prescribed. I usually prescribe 50mg three times daily.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 12/25/2019

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2 to 3 times daily: To three times daily with milk or meals. Do not take on an empty stomach it could upset it very much.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/17/2017

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I have a very painful gout flare up. I took three 20mg Prednisone and was wondering if I can take a a indomethacin with it. The pain is excruciating?

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I just start taking prednisone yesterday at 12pm. by 9pm my gout start flaring up again. can i take indomethacin to ease the pain in my ankle?

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Taking ibuprofen 600 for tooth surgery. having the beginning of gout attack. Can I take my indomethacin 50mg this morning and after 4 take ibuprofen?

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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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