The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Temporary stinging or burning (up to 40%)
- Eye redness, swelling, or pain (up to 10%)
- Headache (up to 6%)
- Higher eye pressure after cataract surgery (up to 6%)
- Bleeding in the outermost membrane of the eye (up to 6%)
- Blurry vision (up to 6%)
- Tearing (up to 6%)
- Hazy or cloudy corneas (up to 5%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Swelling or inflammation of the cornea
- Inflammation of the iris (the colored part of the eye)
- Eye irritation
- Eye infections
- Dry eyes
Ketorolac serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reactions: hives, rash, blisters, swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty breathing
Source: DailyMed
The following Ketorolac side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Itching, redness, tearing, or other sign of eye irritation not present before use of this medicine or becoming worse during use
redness of the clear part of the eye
sensitivity to light
swelling of the eye
swelling of the eyelids
tearing
throbbing pain
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Stinging or burning of the eye when medicine is applied
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
