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Will oral reglan (metoclopramide) be as effective for headache as iv reglan (metoclopramide)? i have to take a small dose when it's a tablet 5mg

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Oral or IV reglan (metoclopramide): Your oral dose of Reglan (metoclopramide) is as effective as an IV dose of it.

Answered 6/30/2014

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I am scheduled for a colonoscopy on monday the 29th and do not have instructioms for the use of the two reglan (metoclopramide) tablets. I have instrucions for everything else I am supposed to take.

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My father is diabetic but as of now controlled.He has been having frequent hiccups since 2 days.Can he take thorazine & reglan (metoclopramide). If yes what dose.Help.

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Taking metoclopramide 5mg 3x a day-have GERD and ibs. I get nightly headaches and nausea. I have trouble falling/staying asleep. Could it be my meds?

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I have bad GERD n take Pepcid 20mg and reglan (metoclopramide) 5mg. The Pepcid doesn't work what else can I take for my bad acid?

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My doctor prescribed me reglan (metoclopramide) 5mg to take 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime. How many hours apart from supper to bedtime do I need to wait?

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