Toradol after surgery

[Girl on the Blvd 8]

I am in the hospital recovering from sleeve surgery. I'm in some pain and asked for something other

than what they were giving me via I'V. The nurse aded toradol l which is helping, but I've read many negative side effects from this medication. It's very harsh on your stomach and can lead to ulcers. Has anyone used this as a pre-op drug while in the hospital. I'll ask my surgeon as soon as I se him. Thanks.

[newoutlookonlife 46]

I received iv and oral Tiraspol post op. no complications from the medication and controlled discomfort well. Only took the oral for 4 days post op. biggest concern I read about was getting iv push toradol. When infused at a rapid rate it can have some nasty side effects. Otherwise it's effects can be much like Advil on the gut but I never experiences that. Best if luck.

[BethinPA 305]

Toradol is a great drug that is often used in the hospital. As long as it isn't used for long (no more than 3 days), you should be fine. I'm a Toradol fan - works very well for pain for me.

[BlessedBeyondMeasure2012 296]

Toradol is a great drug. It can burn when given IV if not pushed slow enough or if not diluted enough. Given IM it feels like a baseball some how got injected into your butt and left there. It works great for pain. It worked better for me than the Demerol and Morphine did and didn't make me nauseated like the other two did. You can take it by mouth for no longer than 5 days at a time and it can be given IV for 3-5 days as long as your kidney functions are monitored after 24 hours or so of every 6 hour dosing. Taken by mouth you do have to be careful of the effects it can have on your stomach but as long as it is not taken for a prolonged period of time you should be fine. (Sorry, I am in the medical field and have ordered it for lots of my patients. I have a new respect for it as well after getting it after surgery.)

[bunnybstuff 3]

I also received toradol while in the hospital, and didn't notice any side effects. It was way better than the morphine pump, which made me feel too loopy.