Indocin (Indomethacin) – Possible Side Effects

On April 10, 2009, in Drugs Online, by PillSideEffects

* Contact your doctor if you experience blood in vomit or bloody, black, or tarry stools. These symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines, which could be dangerous.
* If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Indocin and seek medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
o an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
o muscle cramps, numbness, or tingling;
o ulcers (open sores) in the mouth;
o rapid weight gain (fluid retention);
o seizures;
o decreased hearing or ringing in the ears;
o yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice); or
o abdominal cramping, indigestion, or heartburn.
* Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Indocin and talk to your doctor if you experience
o dizziness or headache;
o nausea, gaseousness, diarrhea, or constipation;
o depression;
o fatigue or weakness;
o dry mouth; or
o irregular menstrual periods.
* Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Indocin (Indomethacin) Pill

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