Full Question:I have recently been diagnosed with hemicrania continua, and my doctor has prescribed Indocin 50mg qid. He also put me on Protonix q am to go along with the Indocin. Are there any other treatments for hemicrania continua? I am seeing moderate success with the Indocin, but the GI side affects concern me. I also have difficulty fitting all four doses in the day. I don't want to eat a mini-meal at , but I'm afraid to just eat a cracker and take the Indocin. What is hemicrania...
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Indomethacin is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Indomethacin overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes... Read more »
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