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How safe is reglan (metoclopramide)? used for long term gastroparesis.

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Risky: Maximum recommended duration of Reglan (metoclopramide) use is 12 weeks. It's because of the increases risk with the long term use including extrapyramidal side effects such as tardive dyskinesia, which is an involuntary movement disorder.

Dr Hossain and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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