I have ongoing back pain and I tried Toradol for 2 days, and it seems to be helping, where other medications have not.
Why is it recommended to take Toradol for only 5 days or less?
Question posted by reflex1 on 8 Feb 2015
Last updated on 25 February 2015 by robbi4564
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3 Answers
robbi4564
26 Feb 2015
My doctor has given me toradol shots before and I have asked the same question
She told me because of the high risk of stomach ulsers and medication is not recommended to be taken more than 5 days due to all the risks to your health that it can cause
kaismama
8 Feb 2015
Because this nsaid is more of problem then the others if taken for any length of time. If it doesn't cause heart problems it most definately will cause stomach problems. It is stronger and works better for pain, but it also carries stronger side effects.
reflex1
8 Feb 2015
Ok, thanks. I have tried various strengths of Percocet and Vicodin, and Mobic, and over the counter stuff, all with no relief.
balbanese
8 Feb 2015
From our site:
among other things:
Toradol can increase your risk of life-threatening heart or circulation problems, including heart attack or stroke. This risk will increase the longer you use Toradol. Do not use this medicine just before or after having heart bypass surgery (also called coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
Seek emergency medical help if you have symptoms of heart or circulation problems, such as chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, or problems with vision or balance.
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Toradol can also increase your risk of serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and gastrointestinal effects can occur without warning at any time while you are taking Toradol. Older adults may have an even greater risk of these serious gastrointestinal side effects.
Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
Do not drink alcohol while taking Toradol. Alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding caused by ketorolac.
reflex1
8 Feb 2015
I have read this, but most medicines have similar warnings, but do not have a "5-day or less" clause...
balbanese
8 Feb 2015
Similar and unique are very different when it comes to how things affect our bodies. It will not compare word-for-word to some others.
snowgums
12 Feb 2015
Toradol was created to be a non narcotic pain reliever. It works exceptionally well in that category. However it was discovered a couple of years after being on the market that it had a tendency to cause internal bleeding which led to a lot of seniors deaths. It could also cause internal bleeding in you. Most doctors do not prescribe it any longer or if they were to it would be for a very short time period. Please be extremely careful with this medicine.
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