Question 1

domperidone seems to be the solution to my hypersexuality. it's a godsend! now, given that i take it 40 mg daily, and am quite physically healthy and active - how safe is it to keep taking it for the rest of my life? is it at least reasonably safe?

Accepted Answer

Domperidone: Domperidone has been banned in the U.S. because of hormonal effects and possibility of dangerous cardiac arrhythmia. It may be safe with low dose and if used for only a week for gi symptoms. I don't have any personal experience with this medication. Your pharmacist should be able to provide much more information about domperidone.

Question 2

is it safe to take domperidone during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Category C: Domperidone is rated pregnancy category c. That is, "animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks." so, if you can avoid it, i would. As always, talk with your doc about it. There may be other ways to help lactation.

Question 3

i'm 8-9 week pregnant and i keep feeling really sick is it safe to take domperidone? i was taking these regular before pregnancy

Accepted Answer

Domperidone/pregnanc: It is not recommended during pregnany, and there are no studies to say that it is safe to take if you are 8-9 weeks pregnant.

Question 4

is domperidone (vomistop) safe in pregnancy? can it contribute if taken in early pregnancy in sever skeletal dysplasia?

Accepted Answer

Safety unknown: The safety of domperidone in pregnancy remains unknown. In a prospective study,120 1st- trimester pregnant women taking domperidone were compared against 212 age-matched pregnant women not exposed to any potential teratogenic agent. There were three babies born with malformations in each group. Pending more data, its not worth risking your child. Ref: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23445139

Question 5

hve severe reflux and slow gastric emptying hve choice to take domperidone or levosulpride which one is safe in terms of long term side effects?

Accepted Answer

All: Medications do have adverse effects. Levosulpride seems based on studies to have slightly better efficacy and adverse effect profile.  Case to case basis

Question 6

recently traveled to europe and bought domperidone otc for nausea. works really well, but came home & realized it is not approved in usa. is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: This drug has several important drug-drug interactions and is  totally contraindicated for use with some  other meds. It should not be used in children because it might get into the spinal fluid. Read the information you got with the medication carefully and take it only as recommended.
Ginger works well for nausea also, and has much fewer adverse effects.

Question 7

cisapride was withdrawn from market due to fatal heart arrythmia as a side effect. is cinitapride also same as cisapride with a different name? does cinitapride also causes same side effect? is domperidone much safer option to consider?

Accepted Answer

: Cisapride and cinitapride  are very similar ,  same class, but not the exact same chemical entity.

Domperidone is a  slightly different class. It  also can cause arrhythmias  Europeans have recommended restrictions. iI is not available in the US.

https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/cmdh-confirms-recommendations-restricting-use-domperidone-containing-medicines

Discuss with GI other alternatives

Question 8

what is domperidone?

Accepted Answer

Drug: Used to treat nausea and vomiting as well as to increase milk production in nursing mothers.  The FDA warns against it's use due to safety concerns.  I've never seen it used.

Question 9

are there health affects when using domperidone long term?

Accepted Answer

Yes...: This medication is actually disconitued..So not sure how you get it...Maybe out of us? Anyhow, often side effects from meds go away with stopping it, but extrapyramidal (eps) symptoms of akinesia (inability to initiate movement) and akathisia (inability to remain motionless) may not--permanent symptoms, though rare. So, yes to your question. Use only if u have to.
Consult your doc.
Good luck.

Question 10

do you know what the shelf life of domperidone is? i have a bottle from jan 2013 but it has no expiry date listed

Accepted Answer

From production: It is reported this medication has a shelf life of 4 years. But that's starting from when it was initially produced.  It's unclear based on what you describe about when your particular bottle would "expire".  If you are concerned contact the pharmacy where it was purchased or just throw it away and renew your prescription with your doctor.

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Domperidone seems to be the solution to my hypersexuality. it's a godsend! now, given that i take it 40 mg daily, and am quite physically healthy and active - how safe is it to keep taking it for the rest of my life? is it at least reasonably safe?

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Is it safe to take domperidone during pregnancy?

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I'm 8-9 week pregnant and i keep feeling really sick is it safe to take domperidone? i was taking these regular before pregnancy

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Is domperidone (vomistop) safe in pregnancy? can it contribute if taken in early pregnancy in sever skeletal dysplasia?

A member asked:

Hve severe reflux and slow gastric emptying hve choice to take domperidone or levosulpride which one is safe in terms of long term side effects?

A member asked:

Recently traveled to europe and bought domperidone otc for nausea. works really well, but came home & realized it is not approved in usa. is it safe?

A member asked:

Cisapride was withdrawn from market due to fatal heart arrythmia as a side effect. is cinitapride also same as cisapride with a different name? does cinitapride also causes same side effect? is domperidone much safer option to consider?

A member asked:

What is domperidone?

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Are there health affects when using domperidone long term?

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Do you know what the shelf life of domperidone is? i have a bottle from jan 2013 but it has no expiry date listed

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