Non-prescription non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs help a lot of migraine sufferers find relief. Sometimes, NSAIDs are not enough though and prescription drugs are needed. An example of a prescription-strength NSAID that doctors usually prescribe for migraine sufferers is Toradol (ketrolac). This is usually given to patients with moderate to severe migraines that are resistant to over-the-counter pain relievers. This drug is usually injected to a patient but is also available in tablet form.

Though effective, Toradol comes with potentially dangerous side effects. This is the reason why it should be used with caution. The drug can cause drowsiness, nausea, itching, dizziness, fluid retention, diarrhea and perforation or bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract.

Toradol should be avoided by individuals who are allergic to other NSAIDs or aspirin. It should also be avoided by patients with a history of high blood pressure, gastrointestinal bleeding and kidney and liver problems. Pregnant women and elderly individuals are also not advised to take Toradol.

If you are someone with a migraine that is not responding with OTC NSAIDs then your should let your doctor know about it before taking ketrolac This drug should be given to patients unless their bodies are cleared already of other NSAIDs.

Patients should let their doctors know about all the medications that they are taking – not just the ones for migraines – in order to avoid potentially dangerous drug interactions. Anyone currently taking blood thinners should not be taken by anyone currently taking blood thinners, diuretics, tranquilizers, lithium lithium, ACE inhibitors and select antidepressants.

When no relief from other NSAIDs can be found, Toradol may be the answer. But it should be used with caution.
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