Question 1

i have had some pretty nasty heartburn with this pregnancy. i told the dr. and she prescribed reglan (metoclopramide) - anybody used this?

Accepted Answer

Be very wary: I would not recommend Reglan (metoclopramide) in pregnancy.  It has black box warnings from the FDA, with a strong recommendation for "short-term (4 to 12 weeks) therapy for adults with symptomatic, documented gastroesophageal reflux who fail to respond to conventional therapy." It is not to be used in the pediatric population.  Side effects in toddlers have included severe muscle spasm.  Fetal effects unknown.

Question 2

is metoclopramide safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although when it is effective some pateints complain of abdominal cramping.

Question 3

what to do if i overdosed on metoclopramide?

Accepted Answer

Reconsider this drug: Metaclopramide (reglan) is a pro-motility agent to improve esophageal and stomach emptying. The side effects can be lingering, serious, and dose - &amp; duration-dependent. I would suggest you discuss alternatives to this drug with your doc. If you intentionally overdosed please call 911 now.

Question 4

please describe the medication: metoclopramide?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

what's clomipramine metoclopramide?

Accepted Answer

Trycyclic: Clomipramine belongs to the class of trycyclic antidepressants. It is commonly used for treating obsessive compulsive disorder.

Refer to this link for more info-
http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0000990/.

Question 6

is metoclopramide considered a sedative?

Accepted Answer

No.: It is a drug that helps with emptying of the stomach and is used when a physician needs to make sure the stomach is empty or if the stomach is functioning/emptying properly.
A side effect can be drowsiness.

Question 7

what does metoclopramide do to the stomach?

Accepted Answer

Enhances peristalsis: This drug helps the stomach empty. It is used for gastroparesis a condition that diabetics may have. It also helps nausea. Not a good medicine for long term use because of side effects that cause movement disorders that mimic Parkinson's disease.

Question 8

can reglan (metoclopramide) cause diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Reglan (metoclopramide): This Dopamine agonist is used to treat nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, heartburn and early satiety. Common side effects are decreased energy, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, restlessness, malaise and trouble sleeping.

Question 9

is reglan (metoclopramide) an antipsychotic?

Accepted Answer

No: It's an anti-emetic (nausea).

Question 10

can compazine be given with reglan (metoclopramide)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The patient may get a bit sleepy but you can. We did that very often in anesthesia when person was refractory to Compazine then we added Reglan (metoclopramide) iv.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Metoclopramide and pregnancy

A member asked:

I have had some pretty nasty heartburn with this pregnancy. i told the dr. and she prescribed reglan (metoclopramide) - anybody used this?

A member asked:

Is metoclopramide safe?

A member asked:

What to do if i overdosed on metoclopramide?

A member asked:

Please describe the medication: metoclopramide?

A member asked:

What's clomipramine metoclopramide?

A member asked:

Is metoclopramide considered a sedative?

A member asked:

What does metoclopramide do to the stomach?

A member asked:

Can reglan (metoclopramide) cause diarrhea?

A member asked:

Is reglan (metoclopramide) an antipsychotic?

A member asked:

Can compazine be given with reglan (metoclopramide)?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?