Ketorolac and Dizziness: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• December 3, 2009

Ketorolac for Pain "Taking it for shingles pain. Seems to work well, but makes me tired and a bit dizzy. Doctor also prescribed an anti-seizure medicine, Gabapentin, so not sure which helped more. The combination seems to work really well for the nerve pain from shingles. I would ask my doctor for these if I ever get shingles again. I went from pretty bad pain to it feeling like someone is tickling me, and it's slightly unpleasant."

• 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."

• Sma...
• March 12, 2021

Ketorolac for Pain "If you have Eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE)... DO NOT TAKE OR ACCEPT THIS DRUG!!!! I went into the ER for arm and chest pain. (No heart attack... I believe it was my EOE causing spasming.) The doctor didn’t bat an eye when I told him I have EOE. I got the injection form, and right off the bat started having issues with it. It also did diddly squat for the pain that I went in for. I told the doctor I wasn’t feeling right (sick to my stomach and dizzy at the time). He took my oxygen level and then gave me my discharge papers. That night, stomach pain. The next day, stomach pain, and my body felt super fidgety on the inside. The next day, back in the ER because my stomach pain was getting worse along with my tremors. Five days later, I’m still having tremors. My stomach is still hurting. Going off the side effect list, I’ve had quite a few of the reactions listed. This is definitely a no-go for me ever again!!!!! I went in the ER for one issue and came out with another."

• XWa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2017

For Postoperative Pain "Was prescribed this after wisdom teeth removal surgery. Prescribed for a week and took it every 6 hours. So effective that I felt no pain at all while taking it and without any side effects. Hydrocodone/acetaminophen was also prescribed for breakthrough pain, however, hydrocodone/acetaminophen caused dizziness and vomiting for me so severe after only taking 1 pill that I stopped immediately. Ketorolac is a much better and effective option for me personally."

• Anonymous
• October 3, 2010

Ketorolac 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."

• 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."

• Mon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2021

For Pain "Was given ketorolac a couple of years back for my left knee pain. I know I can't take it for more than 5 days. I took it occasionally for my migraine, and now I am in a very bad shape with my lower back. Took Tylenol, Baclofen, and finally ketorolac. Pain subsided a bit. 2nd day I am taking ketorolac. Have 3 more days to get it and pray I will feel better. Only took 2 pills of ketorolac. Feel a bit dizzy."