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Indocin is a pain medication.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Aflamin • Indogel • Amdocin • Arthrexin • Betacin • Elmetacin • Famethacin • Flamecid • Mediflex • Methocaps • Nisaid

Generic Drug

Indomethacin

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Constipation
Sleepiness
Headache
Nausea
Bruising
Abdominal pain
Heartburn
Dizziness
Fluid retention
Rash

Serious

Rectal bleeding

Treats

Osteoarthritis
Condition
Arthritis
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Gout
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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How long does indocin (indomethacin) stays in your system?

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How long does it take indocin (indomethacin) to build up in your body to be effective?

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Can you take indocin (indomethacin) before a surgery?

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What side effects can indocin (indomethacin) have on you?

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Can I take cold medicine while on indocin (indomethacin)?

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Can someone get meningitis attributed to taking indocin (indomethacin)?

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Can I take colchicine with indocin (indomethacin) together without any interactions?

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I have gout, can I take colchicine with indocin (indomethacin) together?

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I have gout, can I take colchicine with indocin (indomethacin) together at the same time?

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A 24-year old male asked:

I'm having my first gout flare as an active 24 y/o. I've been on indocin (indomethacin) for a week, but pain is still between a 6-8/10. Should i ask for another med?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Indocin (indomethacin) allergy?

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A 39-year old asked:

What happens if someone with gout arthritis takes an indocin (indomethacin)?

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A 55-year old male asked:

What is hemicrania continua? If indocin (indomethacin) does not relieve the pain, do I have any other options?

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A member asked:

Can I take colchine, indocin (indomethacin) and norco at the same time?

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A 50-year old asked:

How effective is indomethacin (Indocin) for treating ankylosing spondylitis?

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A 34-year old asked:

What drugs are still on the market--aleve, bextra, indocin, (indomethacin) motin, etc?

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A 34-year old male asked:

How long does it take for Indocin to work for pain, also is 25 or 50 mg appropriate dosage for moderate OA and herniated disc and annular tear?

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A 59-year old male asked:

Should i take allopurinol and indocin (indomethacin) together for gout relief? I have gout often, i just wonder if i can take the drugs together?

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A 36-year old asked:

Whats the difference between indocin (indomethacin) and naproxen?

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A 40-year old female asked:

I have osteoarthrits and psoriatic arthritis. My fingers are beginning to bend/twist and are quite painful. I take indocin (indomethacin) with little relief. Help!

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A 37-year old female asked:

Please help me! i still have fluid in left ear. Have been on prednisone, amoxicillin, indocin, (indomethacin) and eurthyicin as well. Been a month and it's no bette?

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A 34-year old male asked:

Would indocin (indomethacin) be better than ibuprofen, diclofenac, or meloxicam, for pain relief in moderate to severe oa in knee, and spine? Thanks!

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A 33-year old asked:

What other drug could I use to treat low potassium if I take indocin (indomethacin)?

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How do you take indomethacin for gout?

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Can you take colchicine with indomethacin?

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What are the possible side effects of indomethacin?

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Can I take indomethacin and Extra Strength Excedrin?

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Can I take nyquil after I have taken indomethacin 5 hours ago?

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How long after I stopped taking indomethacin can I take a real pain pill?

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My indomethacin 'expired' in 2014. My gout is flaring up. Can I still take it?

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