Ketorolac and Nausea: What Users Say

• She...
• April 29, 2016

Ketorolac for Pain "On day 3 of the worst migraine of my life, I went into the doctor and was given a Toradol shot in my hip. My hip and low back hurt immediately after the injection. I had to wait 30 minutes to see what reaction I'd have. No pain relief after 30 minutes. They said within the hour I should be feeling like a new person. It's been an hour and a half and I'm feeling no relief. I'm in so much pain, so nauseous, and beyond frustrated. Ugh... It works differently for everyone, but for me it didn't work at all."

• Mar...
• October 5, 2013

Ketorolac for Pain "I had an infection that caused irritation to my trigeminal nerve in my face. I had intense and constant pain on the right side of my face, from my lower eyelid to my bottom jaw, which lasted about 2 weeks. It was worse than childbirth, which I had done without pain relief! At least labor pains end eventually. I was given Tylenol #3s at first, which maybe lowered the pain from a 9/10 to an 8.5 and made me nauseated on top of everything else. Eventually, I cracked, I hadn't slept in days, and I went back to the doctor in tears. I was then prescribed Toradol, and within an hour, my pain was at a 2/10! That was the first night I actually slept in two weeks. It was a lifesaver, I could not believe the difference it made for me."

• Mis...
• January 25, 2011

Ketorolac for Pain "I end up in the ER at least twice a month with migraines so bad that I'm in tears and can't even hold water down because of the nausea from the migraine, and I am given this medicine every time I go in, and it has never worked for me."

• Sug...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2013

Ketorolac for Pain "Severe arthritis in my breastbone, spine, both knees, left ankle, and neck! Went to the ER after almost a week of pains in my chest, was given an injection! It burned at first, but afterwards no pain, but felt a little sick to the stomach later!"

• Mig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2017

Ketorolac for Pain "Ketorolac (Toradol) is the ONLY medicine that provides me relief during a fit of migraines. It doesn't relieve physical body pain such as sore muscles in my back or neck area, however, it relieves almost all of my migraine-related pain and symptoms. For example, when I get migraines, my neck will start to hurt, my eyes will go crazy, I'll get tunnel vision and specs everywhere, and eventually, it goes into a full blur. I get disoriented (not dizzy), very confused and slow... I can't focus because of the throbbing feeling under my skull, and eventually, I get sick and throw up. Ketorolac will help with all of those symptoms and make them disappear, except for the neck pain. I will be feeling clearheaded, have my vision back, and no pressure in my skull."

• Anonymous
• October 12, 2020

Ketorolac 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"

• Anonymous
• August 17, 2009

Ketorolac for Postoperative Pain "I was so very pleased to have taken this pain reliever following surgery. It was strong enough to help with the pain, yet I had none of the nausea and dizziness that I get with most other pain medicines."

• Anonymous
• August 15, 2008

Ketorolac for Pain "I had what was found to be an upper back inflammation, with a great deal of pain. It was first thought that I was having a heart attack or an embolism. As morphine-related medicines make me sick (nausea and headache), they gave me Toradol injections while I was in the hospital (for 24 hours), and it knocked the pain better than anything I had taken up to that point. I still had a little pain, but it was tolerable, and this medicine didn't make me sick. I would recommend it, especially for those who can't take narcotic pain relievers. Don't know about the oral dose as I didn't get that, just injections through an IV."

• Clt...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2018

Ketorolac for Pain "Went to the ER with a migraine, second day of migraine and had to get relief. I had to fly the next day. Was given Toradol, Benadryl, and an anti-nausea medication. Left the ER two hours late and felt much better. Still experienced some mild nausea the next day, but the pain was gone. I do not tolerate Imitrex, so this drug helped me without making me feel any lingering side effects. I plan on asking my doctor for a prescription if I ever need it again."

• JCD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2016

Ketorolac for Pain "I was in the middle of passing a kidney stone. I was admitted to the ER with severe pain in the right side, tremors, cold sweats, nausea, vomiting, a feeling of a full bladder and a need to urinate but inability to urinate. I was given IV Toradol, and the pain subsided within a minute. I was even able to get some shut-eye on and off for maybe an hour. Of the IV drugs I have received, this one had me the most clear-headed, functional, aware. It staved off the pain for about 3-4 hours, after which I asked for another injection before being released from the ER, as the pain was returning with the nausea. NOTE: I have been having severe (2 or 3 at rest, 7-9 in the wrong position) right leg pain for a few months. Toradol ineffective. Nerve pain?"

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 11, 2017

Ketorolac for Pain "Don't be afraid of this drug, it's AMAZING!! I frequently get violent migraines and prefer NON-opioid treatment since I usually drive myself to the urgent care or, in some cases, the ER and don't have help with transportation. I also noticed that I get rebound headaches from opioid-based pain meds, as with Toradol I do not experience that. Toradol has worked quite well intravenously as well as injected. When I visit the ER, they give a cocktail of Toradol/methadone/steroid. It's a great combo that covers pain, nausea, and inflammation. I personally have a weak/sensitive stomach and do not experience any upset stomach or nausea from it. (However, the methadone is given for nausea since I usually am dry heaving from the migraine pain)"

• Fri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2018

Ketorolac for Pain "I had a superior hypogastric plexus block, aka a giant needle guided by x-ray through muscles and spine to numb some nerves for my chronic endometriosis pain. I was given SPRIX to help in my recovery from the injection, and it did nothing but make me nauseous. If it helped with the pain, I couldn't tell. I think Percocet would do better than this NSAID, SPRIX. Note: I've got a tolerance for strong meds, so it takes a lot of anything to help me when I have severe pain. I think it might help others, but isn't strong enough for me. My dosage was 15.75 mg spray in each nostril every 6-8 hours. The burn hurts bad, makes me cry, and sometimes makes me sneeze. After 1 day of usage with no relief, I'm calling my doctor for something else. FYI: On the other hand, this block I get does help my endometriosis pain after the recovery from the injection itself. If you happen to have chronic endo pain, I can recommend this shot."

• Anonymous
• November 7, 2008

Ketorolac for Pain "I was given Toradol for tendonitis in my Achilles tendon (very painful). It really helped with the pain and made the inflammation go down, however, it made me nauseated. I had to quit taking it and move to a narcotic pain killer that did not work on the inflammation."

• Lla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2018

Ketorolac for Pain "Received IM injection. No relief of pain. Caused pain, paresthesia, hyperesthesia, and numbness from hip injection site to lateral knee. This persists 6 weeks later. Experienced nausea and violent vomiting for 12 hours as well. I will not take this again."

• Rea...
• February 6, 2013

Ketorolac for Pain "I was in a vehicle accident and had a Toradol injection for pain in my back muscles. I experienced the severe side effects of blurred vision, nausea, and dizziness (I felt like at any moment I would pass out) about 2 hours after the injection. My hips also hurt for about 8 hours after the injection. My back pain has lessened, so the medication worked, but it is now on my list of allergies."

• Dis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2018

Ketorolac for Pain "I was in #9+ pain after a cervical (spine) nerve cauterizing procedure, (in addition to migraine) and was highly distressed to get zero pain relief. The drive/additional nausea/pain/stress to get the Toradol shot caused worse pain than if I'd known Toradol was the only remedy offered. Toradol is not effective for me at all!"

• Anonymous
• May 28, 2008

For Pain "Had a morphine pump after total abdominal hysterectomy with tumors removed as well. After about 6 hours on the morphine, I was nauseated. Took Toradol injections every six hours from then on and was pain-free. Much better drug without all of the side effects. I am also a registered nurse and have seen this in my patients as well."

• Cla...
• January 23, 2016

Ketorolac for Pain "Kidney stones. Size of marble in each kidney. ER. ER nurse with compassion and intelligence as I writhed in agony, injected me in my backside. Instant relief. Exhaled and could taste the ketone of the Toradol. Passed out. Separate occasion. Wish for death migraine. Usually 800 mg ibuprofen and 2 cups of fresh coffee, sometimes with pseudoephedrine 60 mg and dark, quiet, and proper pillow and don't move for 2 hours, will win it for me, but was on day 3, out of Imitrex too. Went to ER. Dr. with experience, shot to backside, lights out. Took about an hour for complete relief. But began to ease pain right away. I've tried all the opioids, and the result is no pain relief, nausea, or unconsciousness."

• Sea...
• April 12, 2018

Ketorolac for Pain "The burning in the nose was uncomfortable, but bearable when you need pain relief. I have severe low back pain. After the first dose, I became very nauseous. After the second dose, even more nauseous. It was somewhat effective for my pain. However, about 4 hours of severe nausea, I began vomiting too. Not the drug for me."

• Sea...
• April 12, 2018

Ketorolac for Pain "The burning in the nose was uncomfortable, but bearable when you need pain relief. I have severe low back pain. After the first dose, I became very nauseous. After the second dose, even more nauseous. It was somewhat effective for my pain. However, about 4 hours of severe nausea, I began vomiting too. Not the drug for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2023

Ketorolac for Postoperative Pain "Lots of stomach pains, nausea. Heartburn. It caused more pain than relief."