Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:
- stomach pain
- difficult/painful swallowing
- swelling of the hands/feet
- sudden/unexplained weight gain
- vision changes
- hearing changes (e.g., ringing in the ears)
- mental/mood changes
- fast/pounding heartbeat
- persistent/severe headache
- fainting
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:
- change in the amount of urine
- easy bruising/bleeding
- signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)
- unexplained stiff neck
- seizures
This drug may rarely cause serious liver disease. Stop taking ketorolac and tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects:
- yellowing eyes/skin
- dark urine
- unusual/extreme tiredness
- severe stomach/abdominal pain
- persistent nausea/vomiting
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:
- rash
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- severe dizziness
- trouble breathing
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.
In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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