Toradol and Rotator cuff syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Rotator cuff syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Toradol (ketorolac tromethamine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Zometa, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Rotator cuff syndrome when taking Toradol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,757 people who have side effects when taking Toradol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Toradol?

Toradol has active ingredients of ketorolac tromethamine. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 9,230 Toradol users. Check the latest studies of Toradol.

What is Rotator cuff syndrome?

Rotator cuff syndrome (a spectrum of conditions affecting the rotator cuff tendons of the shoulder) is found to be associated with 1,088 drugs and 1,121 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Rotator cuff syndrome.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

8,757 people reported to have side effects when taking Toradol.
Among them, 68 people (0.78%) have Rotator cuff syndrome.

Could Toradol cause Rotator cuff syndrome?

Among these 68 people:

What is the gender of people who have Rotator cuff syndrome when taking Toradol? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Rotator cuff syndrome when taking Toradol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Toradol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Rotator cuff syndrome? *

Stress And Anxiety: 54 people, 79.41%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 43 people, 63.24%
Urinary Tract Infection: 38 people, 55.88%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 35 people, 51.47%
Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder): 35 people, 51.47%
Fall: 34 people, 50.00%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 33 people, 48.53%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 32 people, 47.06%
Injury: 32 people, 47.06%
Weakness: 32 people, 47.06%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 24 people, 35.29%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 12 people, 17.65%
Depression: 8 people, 11.76%
Prostate Cancer: 7 people, 10.29%
Oral Candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth): 5 people, 7.35%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 5 people, 7.35%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 5 people, 7.35%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 2.94%
Toothaches (tooth pain): 2 people, 2.94%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 2 people, 2.94%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Rotator cuff syndrome (1,121 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ketorolac tromethamine (the active ingredients of Toradol) and Toradol (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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