Precautions and Warnings With Indomethacin

Some precautions and warnings with indomethacin involve not taking the medication if you have an active bleeding condition, are allergic to the drug, are in the third trimester of pregnancy, or are nursing. People who do take indomethacin need to know about potential interactions that may occur if they take the drug with certain other medications (such as other NSAIDs). Other precautions and warnings for indomethacin users involve rare but serious side effects such as kidney damage, liver damage, and an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.

 

Precautions and Warnings With Indomethacin: An Introduction

Before taking indomethacin (Indocin®), let your healthcare provider know if you have:
 
It's also important to let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding
  • Drink alcohol frequently
  • Smoke
  • Are having or have recently had heart surgery.
     
Also, tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you may currently be taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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