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Drug Guide    M   Metoclopramide

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   Metoclopramide

Metoclopramide
(oral) (tablet, Liquid)


Treats gastric esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Also treats nausea, vomiting, and heartburn that are caused by a stomach problem called gastroparesis in patients with diabetes.

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Reglan
 
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Metoclopramide
Reglan
Uses
Treats gastric esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Also treats nausea, vomiting, and heartburn that are caused by a stomach problem called gastroparesis in patients with diabetes.

Storage
  • Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
  • Do not freeze. Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone.


How To Use
  • APPEARANCE: Tablet, Liquid. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often.
  • Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. Take this medicine 30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime, unless your doctor tells you differently. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.

Side Effects
  • Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat Lightheadedness or fainting Swelling in your hands, arms, legs, or feet Seizures Severe muscle stiffness, tremors, or twitching Trouble breathing Uncontrolled movement of your face, tongue, eyes, neck, or head Yellow skin or eyes

Precautions
  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to metoclopramide.
  • You should not use this medicine if you have epilepsy (seizures), bleeding or a blockage in the intestines, or pheochromocytoma (a tumor that produces adrenalin).

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can.
  • If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Drug Interactions
  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, Parkinson's disease, high blood pressure, a history of depression, or have had recent surgery on your stomach. This medicine may make you drowsy.
  • Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
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User Medicine Opinions for Metoclopramide
Overall: 1 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 63
Location: massachusetts
Time Taken: 300 days

Reason: gerd Date: 15 July 2009
Side Effects
depression, tremors, loss of interest in life, severe panic attacks, restlessness, anixety,

Additional Thoughts
please do not use for any reason. It is a life changing drug, mentally and physically

Overall: 5 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 83
Location: Peru, IN
Time Taken: 15 months

Reason: digestive problems brought on by long term diabetes Date: 5 May 2009
Side Effects
so far none and I have been taking it since February 2008 when they finally decided what was causing my visits to the ER two years in a row.

Additional Thoughts
It has been a wonder drug for me. I would hate getting the side effects and have to discontinue using it.

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