Indocin Side Effects

Based on clinical studies of Indocin, side effects of the drug most commonly include headache, heartburn or indigestion, nausea, and dizziness. Serious side effects of Indocin may include major or life-threatening bleeding. Seek medical attention if you notice unusual bleeding, vomit blood, or experience blood in the urine or stools. Examples of rare Indocin side effects include insomnia, anemia, and uncontrolled muscle movements.

 

Indocin Side Effects: An Overview

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Indocin® (indomethacin). However, not everyone who takes Indocin will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the medicine well. If Indocin side effects do occur, they are generally minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or a healthcare provider.
 
(The side effects discussed below are NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Indocin. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Indocin side effects with you.)
 

Common Indocin Side Effects

Indocin has been studied extensively in clinical trials, with thousands of people worldwide having been evaluated. In these studies, side effects are always documented and compared to those that occur in a similar group of people not taking the medicine. Based on these studies, the most common Indocin side effects (occurring in more than 3 percent of people) included:
 
  • Headache
  • Heartburn or indigestion (dyspepsia)
  • Nausea with or without vomiting
  • Dizziness.
     
Other side effects with Indocin, occurring in more than 1 percent of people, included:
 
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain (or stomach pain)
  • Constipation
  • Spinning sensation (vertigo)
  • Excessive tiredness
  • Depression
  • Fatigue
  • Ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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