Ketorolac and Drowsiness: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• October 12, 2020

For Postoperative Pain "Post-op major orthopedic surgery, Toradol was great for pain management, moderate nausea, mild tinnitus, mild headache, and decreased urination. I can function better than when I’ve taken opioids. Sedation is transient, about 90 minutes after the dose. 10/10"

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2017

For Postoperative Pain "Given to me in an IV immediately after laparoscopic hysterectomy. Don’t know if they gave me too much or not, but I could not stay awake for a few hours. They had to increase my IV just to flush it out. But I will say one thing... I had absolutely NO PAIN that evening, the next day, or even the following week. Excellent."

• pan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2020

For Pain "I have a severe case of mono, and my tonsils swelled up to the point of not being able to swallow, talk, and could barely breathe. Was in 9/10 pain, and swallowing felt like swallowing knives, which is very unbearable. I was given steroids and a Toradol shot to reduce swelling and for pain. The injection itself was very uncomfortable, but within 15 minutes, I was able to move and open my mouth, and it took away my pain to where I was finally able to swallow solid foods! I'd say it lasted about 6 hours. It did make me a little drowsy, which was nice because I hadn’t been able to sleep. My arm is still very sore from the injection, but it was so worth it!"

• Tan...
• June 14, 2010

For Pain "While at my GP's office for a routine check-up, I mentioned that I had 'a wicked sinus headache.' My doctor knows me pretty well and guessed that when I said 'wicked,' I meant 'I'm ready to drill a hole in my head to relieve the pressure.' She suggested a shot of Toradol. I figured I might as well give it a go. Toradol's efficacy, I must admit, came as a pleasant surprise. It didn't relieve the headache entirely, but did quickly reduce the pain enough to make me pretty functional at the office. Side effects, for me, seem to be fairly minimal - I'm a bit groggy and woozy, but otherwise I have no complaints. It's also possible that I'm groggy, not because of the Toradol, but the allergic response that caused the headache."

• Anonymous
• October 3, 2010

For Pain "I'm allergic to morphine, Demerol, and several other pain medications. I took Toradol for severe neck and shoulder pain. It worked. I had a little upset stomach but took an antacid, and it went away. It worked better for me, because of my being allergic to other pain medications. It also worked wonders after surgery. It should not be taken for more than 5 days, and use caution if you have kidney or liver disease. Use caution if you are using a blood thinner. It also did not make me drowsy, have a fast heart rate, or feel dizzy."

• Der...
• March 19, 2009

For Pain "I was given Toradol for a severe pinched nerve in my back. I was groggy for a full 24 hours but had full range of motion. If given this medication, plan on doing nothing for 24 hours."