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Any known bad out comes to people using reglan (metoclopramide) to supress vomiting?

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Dr. Marianna Post answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Treatment with Reglan (metoclopramide) for prolonged period of time or in high doses can cause tardive dyskinesia- a seriouse often irreversible movement disorder.

Answered 6/30/2014

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