The Red Sox are reviewing policy regarding the use of Toradol, according to Jon Lester.

The team's medical staff told the pitchers about the review process on Monday.

Toradol is a legal anti-inflammatory drug that is widely used in baseball, but is under increased scrutiny because of potentially harmful side effects.

Lester said he has taken Toradol "quite a bit" since first being introduced to the drug before a playoff start "a couple of years ago," but has experienced no adverse effects.

"It's good they're looking into it," he said. "As players, though, we just think it's a bigger Advil, a stronger Advil. But I think it's nice to know our organization cares about us long term and wants to nip this thing in the bud.

"If they ban it or outlaw it or say you can't take it anymore, it's not going to affect anybody. I think guys use it more for getting loose, and for comfort level, than masking pain."

Jonathan Papelbon said Sunday that he and many other Red Sox players had undergone Toradol injections, a practice he learned was not permitted by the Phillies.