Indocin and Sciatica - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sciatica is reported as a side effect among people who take Indocin (indomethacin), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Vicodin, and have Menopause.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sciatica when taking Indocin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,328 people who have side effects when taking Indocin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Indocin?

Indocin has active ingredients of indomethacin. It is often used in gout. eHealthMe is studying from 4,559 Indocin users. Check the latest studies of Indocin.

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica (a set of symptoms including pain caused by general compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots of each sciatic nerve) is found to be associated with 1,144 drugs and 1,428 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sciatica.

On Jan, 30, 2026

4,328 people reported to have side effects when taking Indocin.
Among them, 15 people (0.35%) have Sciatica.

Among these 15 people:

What is the gender of people who have Sciatica when taking Indocin? *

female: 71.43 %
male: 28.57 %

What is the age of people who have Sciatica when taking Indocin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Indocin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sciatica? *

Joint Pain: 12 people, 80.00%
Pain In Extremity: 10 people, 66.67%
Weakness: 10 people, 66.67%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 9 people, 60.00%
Back Pain: 9 people, 60.00%
Musculoskeletal Stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 8 people, 53.33%
Dizziness: 8 people, 53.33%
Migraine (headache): 8 people, 53.33%
Depression: 8 people, 53.33%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 53.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 7 people, 46.67%
Menopause (end of monthly cycles in women): 7 people, 46.67%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 26.67%
Migraine (headache): 4 people, 26.67%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 2 people, 13.33%
Allergic Rhinitis: 2 people, 13.33%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 2 people, 13.33%
Chronic Thyroiditis (long lasting inflammation of thyroid gland): 2 people, 13.33%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 2 people, 13.33%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 2 people, 13.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Indocin:

Indocin (4,559 reports)

Sciatica treatments and more:

Sciatica (28,509 reports)

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Sciatica:

Sciatica (1,144 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Sciatica:

Sciatica (1,428 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Mantarro S, Tuccori M, Pasqualetti G, Tognini S, Montagnani S, Monzani F, Blandizzi C, "Acute portal vein thrombosis precipitated by indomethacin in a HCV-positive elderly patient", BMC geriatrics, 2012 Nov .
Mantarro S, Tuccori M, Pasqualetti G, Tognini S, Montagnani S, Monzani F, Blandizzi C, "Acute portal vein thrombosis precipitated by indomethacin in a HCV-positive elderly patient", BMC geriatrics, 2012 Nov .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on indomethacin (the active ingredients of Indocin) and Indocin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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