Difference Between Ibuprofin And Indomethisin

I am taking 800 mg of ibuprofin 3 times daily. Good relief. Doc prescribed indomethacin 50 mg for gout. Is there an ingredient in indomethacin thats not in ibuprofin that gout respons to fo eventual relief supposedly 3 to 4 days.

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Hello, Berny! How are you?

They are both nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, but the Indomethacin is much stronger. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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