Side Effects of Ketorolac

Side effects of ketorolac can include diarrhea, headache, and nausea. Other side effects associated with ketorolac may include heartburn, dizziness, and drowsiness. Less common but serious side effects of ketorolac can include kidney problems, liver damage, and congestive heart failure. Ketorolac can increase the risk for major or life-threatening bleeding -- contact your doctor immediately if you experience unusual bleeding.

 

Side Effects of Ketorolac: An Introduction

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with ketorolac tromethamine (Toradol®), but not everyone who takes ketorolac will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate ketorolac well. When people do develop side effects of ketorolac, in many cases they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by the patient or his or her healthcare provider. However, there are some less common but serious side effects that can occur with ketorolac.
 
The risk of side effects with ketorolac seems to vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age
  • Your general health
  • The amount of ketorolac taken
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medicines you may be taking.
     
(The side effects discussed below are NOT a complete list of side effects reported with ketorolac. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of ketorolac side effects with you.)
 

Common Side Effects of Ketorolac

Ketorolac has been studied extensively in clinical trials, with many people having been evaluated. In these studies, side effects are always documented and compared to side effects that occur in a similar group of people not taking the medicine. Based on these studies, the most common side effects of ketorolac include:
 
Other side effects of ketorolac occurring in more than 1 percent of people include (but are not limited to):
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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