Comparing Toradol vs Tylenol With Codeine #3

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Toradol (ketorolac)	Tylenol with Codeine #3 (acetaminophen / codeine)	Enter another drug to compare

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Toradol (ketorolac)	Tylenol with Codeine #3 (acetaminophen / codeine)	Enter another drug to compare
Prescription only Toradol is a very strong NSAID that should only be considered for the short-term relief of acute, moderately severe pain that occurs following surgery. Toradol carries a high risk of severe... View more	Prescription only Prescribed for Osteoarthritis, Pain, Cough. Tylenol with Codeine #3 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.	Related suggestions Pain Tramadol Gabapentin Ibuprofen Acetaminophen Oxycodone Tylenol Popular comparisons Toradol vs ibuprofen Toradol vs meloxicam Toradol vs hydrocodone
More about Toradol (ketorolac)	More about Tylenol with Codeine #3 (acetaminophen / codeine)
Ratings & Reviews
Toradol has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 272 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect.	Tylenol with Codeine #3 has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 159 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 48% reported a negative effect.
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.
Pain (5.5%) Nausea (5.1%) Upset stomach (3.7%) Burning (2.9%) Stomach pain (2.9%) Drowsiness (2.2%) Headaches (2.2%) View all Toradol side effects	Drowsiness (7.5%) Nausea (6.3%) Dizziness (4.4%) Pain (4.4%) Headaches (3.1%) Vomiting (3.1%) Constipation (2.5%) View all Tylenol with Codeine #3 side effects
Drug Class
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs	Narcotic analgesic combinations
Generic Availability
N/A	N/A
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
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Dosage Forms
N/A	Oral tablet
Brand Names
Other ketorolac brands include: Sprix	N/A
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.
6 hours	3.5 hours
CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms
N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.	M Multiple The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
Pregnancy Category
C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.	C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 386 drugs are known to interact with Toradol: 106 major drug interactions (512 brand and generic names) 273 moderate drug interactions (1093 brand and generic names) 7 minor drug interactions (48 brand and generic names)	A total of 610 drugs are known to interact with Tylenol with Codeine #3: 132 major drug interactions (515 brand and generic names) 465 moderate drug interactions (2022 brand and generic names) 13 minor drug interactions (43 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
Ask your doctor before using ketorolac together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more	Ask your doctor before using acetaminophen together with alcohol. This can cause serious side... View more
Disease Interactions
GI toxicity Platelet aggregation inhibition Renal dysfunction Asthma Fluid retention GI toxicity Rash Thrombosis Anemia Hepatotoxicity Hyperkalemia	Alcoholism Liver disease Impaired GI motility Infectious diarrhea Prematurity Acute alcohol intoxication Drug dependence Hypotension Intracranial pressure Respiratory depression Gastrointestinal obstruction PKU Adrenal insufficiency Liver disease Renal dysfunction Seizure disorders Urinary retention Arrhythmias Biliary tract disease
First Approval Date
November 30, 1989	N/A
WADA Class View classifications
N/A	N/A
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Patient Resources
Toradol uses	Tylenol with Codeine #3 uses
Professional Resources
Prescribing information	N/A
Related Treatment Guide
Postoperative Pain Pain	Osteoarthritis Pain Cough

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