Toradol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Bil...
• August 30, 2015

For Pain "From reading these, I can see everyone is different. For me, on an IV drip, it completely eliminated the pain, gone. Taking pills after the Toradol wore off did nothing. Eventually, threw them all up and went back to the ER."

• Sam...
• February 8, 2013

For Pain "Toradol has literally been a lifesaver! I have cervical dystonia, which gives me really bad migraines. Toradol usually will take my entire migraine away, and if it doesn't, it makes it manageable. It doesn't make me sick to my stomach, and it doesn't make me too drowsy, I'm able to drive home afterwards. The only bad thing about it is that I usually have pain around the injection site that lasts for a long while, but it hardly compares to the pain of the headache I had before it!"

• Kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2014

For Postoperative Pain "I had rotator cuff and bone spur surgery a week ago. At first, they gave me hydrocodone 750, and I was still in pain, so they changed me to Toradol 10 mg, and I still have no relief. I have been in unrelenting pain for 7 days, and I can't believe no one can help me!"

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2020

For Pain "I fractured my L1 vertebra and got a Toradol injection at the urgent care. The doctor then gave me a three-day supply of pills of Toradol 10 mg three times a day. It really did nothing to relieve my pain. I’m going to the orthopedic spine doctor tomorrow, and hopefully he can prescribe something that will relieve the pain until the fracture heals."

• Spi...
• May 9, 2019

For Pain "I was in the hospital for meningitis and all they would give me for pain was this rubbish, Toradol and Tylenol! Really? I didn't receive any noticeable benefit from this medication, and thanks to the opioid crisis, this is all they would give me! I wouldn't give this stuff to my dog."

• GHe...
• February 8, 2021

For Pain "I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) but currently have an infected tooth. (Tooth pain is the worst pain possible, imo.) Pain so bad, beats per minute was 168. Went to the ER, Dr. rx Toradol. Never had it as I am allergic to NSAIDs. (Not even sure if it's okay for me?) A few minutes after it was administered via IV, I started having a severe headache along with pain down my neck. It did absolutely nothing to lower the excruciating tooth pain either. I'm on long-term pain meds for my EDS (10+ years). I assumed my meds weren't working due to the bad infection. Was sent home from the ER in worse pain. Later began having constant severe upper stomach pain after I got home. The horrible effects lasted for hours. Finally took one of my normal pain meds in the evening, and it alleviated the headache & stomach pain, plus also somehow still worked 1000 times better for my tooth than Toradol. Doctors can do better, but they are scared."

• Jos...
• February 13, 2025

For Pain "It’s interesting reading the reviews on here about Toradol. It’s quite effective in reducing pain. Many people on here love to hate the drug since it’s not an opioid. They just want their Dilaudid and morphine, and when they don’t get it, they throw a hissy fit. No wonder why the opioid crisis is so bad. Just take a gander at these Toradol reviews and notice how desperate these people are. It’s sad."

• MJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2019

For Pain "I suffer from chronic kidney stones. The first time I was given Toradol intravenously, and it literally worked within a minute!! I was in so much pain and vomiting from the pain. After the Toradol, it relieved the kidney pain immediately. Now, when I’m rushed to the hospital or walk-in clinic, it’s the first thing I ask for! I’ve never had it as a shot in my muscle, so I can’t give my opinion, but through an IV was awesome. I have had no side effects from it either!"

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2019

For Pain "On 8/11/19, I was in a car accident. I was diagnosed with cervical spine sprain and strain, thoracic spine sprain, as well as a left hip strain. I’ve been to the ER twice, along with the doctor through my work, as this accident happened while I was working. My second time in the ER was last night. They gave me IV Toradol, along with IV Valium. (I’m a cancer survivor, so I’m also on Dilaudid and Gabapentin at home. I couldn’t get my pain under control with these medications.) I waited for my MRI and was in awful pain. Once this medication kicked in, I was shocked at how well it worked! The MRI revealed that everything else is okay. However, the doctor said my muscles and tendons, etc., were so tight! This medication helped so much that it’s now the next day, and I’m thankful my muscle spasms have not come back! I’d ask for this medication anyway before pain medications for my back pain!"

• aut...
• September 28, 2018

For Pain "I get a Toradol shot when I get a migraine that lasts longer than a day and when naproxen hasn't helped. I have had them help, and sometimes they do not. Got one today, and the pain was gone within an hour. Plus, the nurse did a great job, no burning sensation after the injection. I have been lucky lately, not having a bad burning sensation. I once had a nurse inject it quickly and had the worst burning sensation from it. I think when it is injected slower, it's better. Overall, the Toradol shot is good for me. I also take hydroxyzine (anti-anxiety, antihistamine) at the onset of a migraine too. The NSAID and antihistamine work very well for me."

• Sho...
• July 10, 2021

For Pain "Hemiplegic migraines that I rarely go to the ER anymore since my rescue meds help break at home. It’s difficult to speak, but I stuttered out what my issue was and the normal treatment to break it. I can’t take NSAIDs due to intestinal issues, but they pushed that along with Phenergan since my pain was at a 9. An hour later, no pain relief, but my stomach was a mess. I asked for at least a steroid to break paralysis. “We don’t do that here. I’ll give you two Tylenol and send you home.” Besides the migraine, I now have to stay near a bathroom and no relief. I feel even sicker knowing how much $$ they received and rushed me out the door… literally."

• ICE...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2018

For Pain "I had a heart attack in March 2018. In the hospital, they were giving me morphine for pain. I hated the way it made me feel, and it did nothing for the pain. After a day of morphine, I asked that I be given something else, thus my introduction to Toradol. I wish I'd known about Toradol before being given morphine. It made me feel so much better, without the horrible side effects of morphine."

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

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."

• Jac...
• February 11, 2013

For Pain "I am 30 years old. I had multiple composite spinal injuries 15 years ago. The aches and pains are unbearable. I started taking anti-inflammatories about 2 years ago. I started getting injections every month of Toradol and 'Depo' something. I am almost off all pain meds, I mean, I still have bad days, but I can function again."

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

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!"

• she...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2013

For Pain "The injection hurt, was a very big sting and burning sensation. I was hoping for relief sooner and longer, but it did neither. I got the shot about 4 pm, was able to move my arm without pain about 5 pm, and was back to hurting before 6 pm."

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2021

For Pain "Went into the ER on Friday, April 23, for chest and left arm pain, was given a Toradol injection in my left arm, burned like anything, kind of like 3 bees stung me. It eased the pain for a little, from about a 10 to a 7 in pain level. It is now Sunday, and I still feel the stinging sensation in my arm, and the pain has gone down all the way to my left rib cage. Now, my chest is just fine, but now I have this damn pain from the injection. I have been placing a cold ice pack, and it helps a little. At night, pain gets worse where I had the injection. I honestly don't recommend Toradol, it hurts like anything."

• Nan...
• February 23, 2016

For Pain "Presented with severe pain in my left rib cage. This pain started after I bent over to pick up something out of the ocean. Felt a pop, which caused severe pain under my left rib cage. Breathing, moving, walking, getting up and down all caused severe pain that made me cry out. On the fourth day, I finally went to see if a rib was broken. The doctor ordered X-rays and gave me a shot of Toradol in the hip. Also gave me a script for Percocet, which I have not taken yet. Within an hour, I had some relief from the pain and was able to breathe with only moderate pain. It is now 8 hours later, and I still have only a little pain. So thankful for this medication."

• Anonymous
• July 30, 2015

"I had to go to the ER at 3 am with intense pain on my right side. A cat scan revealed a kidney stone. They gave me 2 injections of Dilaudid without any pain relief whatsoever. When they found out I had a kidney stone, they gave me Toradol IV, and within 15-20 minutes, I finally got some relief. I was overjoyed!"

• C16...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 19, 2020

For Pain "I have had 4 Toradol injections over the course of 10 months, the first 3 were for sciatica, and the 4th one was for a ligament tear in my knee. The first 3 did wonders for me, with no pain at the injection site and almost instant pain relief. However, this last time was awful, the injection site burned so bad for around 2 hours, it took 4 hours to work, and then I had terrible back pain for the next two days. It's definitely a hit-or-miss medication."

• 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"

• Bab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2019

For Pain "This medication cannot be compared to any opioid or acetaminophen because neither of those things reduce inflammation. This medication works against swelling and inflammation, which is why it works better for treating stuff like that. It can be used along with an opioid as well if needed. Depends on what you're treating. I see a lot of comments saying that this medication works better than opioids, there's a reason for that, though!"

• Anonymous
• July 30, 2010

For Pain "Great! Fell from the tree and crushed my pelvis. Unbelievable pain. Nothing worked. When they gave me Toradol, the pain immediately was gone and I was not lightheaded. I felt no pain at all. BUT... I then developed a skin rash and had to stop the medication. Too bad, as it was the best."

• Kor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2021

For Pain "Went to the ER. I was given a Toradol injection in my left arm for pain from a torn Achilles, it did not work at all. Now I’m dealing with severe pain from this injection in the arm where I got the injection. It’s been 1 year and 5 months, still experiencing severe pain! Was sent to a few doctors, including a neurologist, no one seems to know what the heck is going on! I just want the pain to stop! I wish I could rate this drug a negative 1 million!"

• hel...
• January 10, 2016

For Postoperative Pain "Post root canal. Taken orally, 10 mg tabs. Minor relief of pain, but severe stomach cramps. Stopped taking them and took Advil liquid gels / extra strength Tylenol combo, which proved way more effective. Took another Toradol a few days later with the same results: stomach cramps and minor pain relief."