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How much shud be the dose of thorazine & reglan (metoclopramide) to treat hiccups. how long should i be taking them if the hiccups dont stop. diabetes is controlled.

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Dr. Mabria Loqman answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

2 to 3 days: Thorazine (chlorpromazine) - 25-50 mg every 6-8hr; if hiccups persist after 2-3 days of oral therapy, see your doctor for possible intramuscular or slow intravenous Thorazine (chlorpromazine). Reglan 10 mg every 6 - 8 hours

Answered 8/2/2014

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