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What does metoclopramide do to the stomach?

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Dr. Martin Bress answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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.

Answered 12/6/2018

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What can i take or do for stomach inflamation? I have a bad gastritis flare up. Advil? Herbs? ( antacids and reglan (metoclopramide) arent helping much)

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