Toradol Precautions and Warnings

For people taking Toradol, precautions and warnings to be aware of include such things as an increased risk for gastrointestinal bleeding, stomach ulcers, and holes in the stomach or intestines. Other precautions and warnings for Toradol users include not taking the medication with other NSAIDs, which can increase the risk of side effects. Some Toradol precautions and warnings involve taking the medication when pregnant -- most doctors do not recommend taking Toradol during pregnancy, and it should not be taken at all during the third trimester.

Toradol Drug Information

Toradol Precautions and Warnings: An Introduction

Before taking Toradol^® (ketorolac tromethamine) let your healthcare provider know if you have:

Asthma
Heart disease, including congestive heart failure
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Liver disease or liver failure
Kidney disease or kidney failure
Bleeding problems (or if you are taking medicine that decreases your blood's ability to clot)
Diabetes
Nasal polyps
Seizures
A history of hallucinations
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus or SLE)
Stomach ulcers, stomach bleeding, or a history of either condition
Any allergies to medicines, including aspirin or other NSAID pain medicines.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Are pregnant or are thinking about becoming pregnant
Are breastfeeding
Drink alcohol frequently
Smoke
Are having or have recently had heart surgery.

Be sure to tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, aspirin, other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs), probenecid, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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