Indomethacin and Gout Pain Relief
Indomethacin is the most commonly prescribed anti-inflammatory drug for reducing painful gout swelling.
It acts upon the hormones that cause swelling and pain. It is available as regular capsules, sustained release capsules, liquid and suppositories.
You may need to take capsules or liquid with milk or food to reduce the chance of stomach upset.
Do not open sustained release (SR) capsules - they must be taken whole.Over-the-counter medicines can contain similar anti-inflammatory drugs, e.g. Ibuprofen, aspirin.
Do not take any other medication alongside Indomethacin without consulting your doctor.
Never exceed the prescribed dosage.
Always wait the prescribed time before taking your next dose.
If you think you have overdosed, seek emergency medical treatment immediately.
Symptoms of overdose include any of the following: - Blurred vision
- Breathing
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Ringing in the ears
- Seizures
- Stomach pain
- Sweating
- Tingling or numbness
- Urine much reduced or stopped
- Vomiting
Side Effects Not everybody suffers side-effects. The most common problem is stomach upset, but more serious stomach problems can occur. As with all treatments, you must decide what is best for you in your particular circumstances. You must discuss side-effects fully with your doctor before you start to take any drug and whenever you experience any adverse effects.The following list may not be complete - if you experience any other problem that you think may be related to taking the drug, then you must consult your doctor.- Minor side effects that may go away
- You only need consult your doctor if these become severe or prolonged
- Constipation
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Unusual hair loss
- Nausea, unless with skin rash - this is serious - see below
- Vomiting
- Serious side effects
- You must stop taking Indomethacin and consult your doctor if you have any of the following
- Aching or painful muscles
- Blood in stools or black, tarry stools
- Blood in vomit
- Breathing troubled or short
- Bruising or bleeding without obvious cause
- Chest tight or wheezing
- Eyes yellow
- Hands or feet numb, tingling, painful or weak
- Hearing diminished or ringing in ears
- Hives
- Itching
- Lethargy (tiredness or weakness without obvious cause)
- Mouth ulcers
- Rash, especially with vomiting or nausea
- Skin yellow
- Swelling of hands, feet, lower legs or ankles
- Tarry, black stools
- Urine suddenly decreases in amount
Indomethacin and Gout Pain
Indomethacin works by controlling the bodies reaction to uric acid deposits in the joints. It reduces pain, but does nothing to help reduce those deposits. See the
Reaction
part of U-D-R-P for more information.
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