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abigail_andrews2026-04-18

I was given Ketorolac 60mg/2ml injections after my surgery. The pain relief was immediate, but I experienced some severe side effects. I want to share my experience to raise awareness about the potential risks of this medication. I had sudden significant weight gain, swelling in my legs, and shortness of breath. I also experienced severe headache and dizziness, which I later found out could be signs of high blood pressure. After a quick check, my doctor found that my blood pressure was dangerously high, nearly 200/90. I was rushed to the ER and treated for high blood pressure. I am sharing this story to raise awareness about the potential risks of Ketorolac injections. If you or someone you know is taking this medication, please be aware of the signs of high blood pressure and other severe side effects. Seek medical help right away if you experience any of these symptoms. Your life could be at stake. You can also report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088 or online at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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billy_cook4/13/2026

I had a kidney infection after taking ketorolac injections, almost died. Don't mess around with this stuff.

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mary_wright4/13/2026

This is terrifying. I was given Ketorolac after my knee surgery and I had no idea about these side effects. I'm going to talk to my doctor about this right away.

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nathan_dunn4/13/2026

I had no idea Ketorolac could cause such severe side effects. I've been given this medication after a surgery and I had no problem with it. I guess it really depends on the person.

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katherine_green4/14/2026

I think the risks are worth it for the pain relief. I've taken Ketorolac multiple times and never had any issues.

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christine_powell4/14/2026

I had no idea this medication could cause High Blood pressure. I knew about the bleeding and kidney problems, but this is a game-changer for me.

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adam_owens4/14/2026

I'm a nurse and I've seen patients have serious reactions to Ketorolac. It's important to monitor patients closely when they're on this medication. Please be careful everyone, and be sure to listen to your healthcare providers

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kyle_palmer4/14/2026

I had a bad experience with Ketorolac. I was given it after a surgery and I started to feel really weird. I had a severe headache and dizziness, and I was really dizzy. I went to the ER and they told me it was a side effect of the medication. I was lucky to have my doctor nearby.

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beverly_spencer4/14/2026

I had a similar experience with Ketorolac. The pain relief was great, but I started to feel lightheaded and dizzy. I also had some bleeding from my gums, which was really scary. I went to the ER and they told me it was a side effect of the medication. I was lucky to have my doctor nearby. I am happy to be alive after this medication

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abigail_andrews4/14/2026

I had a bad reaction to ketorolac as well, ended up in the hospital with acute kidney injury. I was only on it for 2 days, but that was enough to cause serious damage. I'm lucky to be alive.