Precautions and Warnings With Indomethacin

It's important to understand the precautions and warnings with indomethacin before starting treatment. For example, you should not take 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 take indomethacin need to know about potential interactions that may occur if they take the drug with certain other medications (such as other NSAIDs).

Indomethacin Drug

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Indomethacin?

Before taking indomethacin (Indocin^®), let your healthcare provider know if you have:

Asthma
Heart disease, including congestive heart failure
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Liver disease or liver failure
Kidney disease or kidney failure
Bleeding problems (or are taking a medicine that decreases the ability for blood to clot)
Diabetes
Stomach ulcers, stomach bleeding, or a history of these conditions
Digestive system problems, including ulcerative colitis or diverticulitis
Depression
Epilepsy
Parkinson's disease
Any allergies to medicines, including aspirin or other NSAID pain medicines.

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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