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Indomethacin for hemicrania continua. based on 1 week of use, one 25mg pill kills pain for near 24hrs. ok to use it this way rather than 3x day as rx.
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Yes: When it comes to pain medicatons, less is more. Indomethacin is an NSAID which is hard on stomach & kidneys - you risk kidney damage, increase in blood pressure & stomach ulcers. So taking less, as long as it controls your pain, is ok. Recent guidelines from american academy of neurology says it's ok to use nsaids to prevent migraines. Just keep in touch w/your doc re BP & in case ur stomach hurts.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Hemicrania continua: is an indomethacin-responsive headache disorder. The appropriate dose will vary among patients. The initial dose is that dose which results in resolution of headache, and in your case 25 mg. However, always ask your doctor for more information about your individual situation.
Answered 2/25/2016
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