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http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Medications, Treatments, Therapies >> indomethacin? http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1302702192 Message started by Joshl924 on Apr 13^th, 2011 at 9:43am

Title: indomethacin?
Post by Joshl924 on Apr 13^th, 2011 at 9:43am

anyone tried? anyone heard of this? Side effects.... Doc just put me on it... said I should be alright other than some heartburn ?

Title: Re: indomethacin?
Post by Bob Johnson on Apr 13^th, 2011 at 2:51pm

It's used for one of the minor variants of CH but not the usual CH (common variety). Works quickly and you will know in a few days whether it works for you.

If you end up using it for months, doc will guide you on how to protect your stomach from damage.

Title: Re: indomethacin?
Post by ICY on Apr 16^th, 2011 at 3:44am

My gP tried me on this and it had zero effect for me, it may work for others but didnt for me

Title: Re: indomethacin?
Post by Bob P on Apr 16^th, 2011 at 7:15am

Like Bob said, it's used to treat chronic paroxysmal hemicrania (CPH) but usually does nothing for CH.

Title: Re: indomethacin?
Post by Lettucehead on Apr 16^th, 2011 at 10:43am

As above -
one of the older non-steroidal anti-inflammatories - great for gout and chronic paroxysmal hemicrania.
Not usually helpful for CH.