REGLAN Reviews (METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 1.4 (649 Ratings)

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REGLAN  (METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE):  This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines. Metoclopramide is used as a short-term treatment (4 to 12 weeks) for persistent heartburn when the usual medicines do not work well enough. It is used mostly for heartburn that occurs after a meal or during the daytime. Treating persistent heartburn can decrease the damage done by stomach acid to the swallowing tube (esophagus) and help healing. Metoclopramide is also used in diabetic patients who have poor emptying of their stomachs (gastroparesis). Treating gastroparesis can decrease symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and stomach/abdominal fullness. Metoclopramide works by blocking a natural substance (dopamine). It speeds up stomach emptying and movement of the upper intestines. This drug is not recommended for use in children due to an increased risk of serious side effects (such as muscle spasms/uncontrolled muscle movements). Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 1  Gastroparesis Tremors, very bad continuous heart palpitations (premature atrial contractions/PACs), pounding heart/shortened breathing, dizziness, inability to focus. All effects except tremors continue on lower level months out. Also get "stomach flutters" which seem to be hand-in-hand with the PACs and pounding. Took smallest pill, 5mg, for each meal (extremely minimal dosage) to help mild gastroparesis. In 1 week got tremors, which I did not at 1st associate with Reglan. Some days later got extremely bad heart pounding and PACs which could almost "knock me out" as if I was going to black out. This was sometimes accompanied by "shortness of breath" and much dizziness and lack of focus. Kept trying to "tough it out" hoping I'd "get used to it", but it was still bad. Stopped medicine at 2 weeks. Next day went to ER with heart pounding and short breathing and PACs which woke me up. 2 months later I am still trying to get rid of all the effects, which also include light stomach "flutters" when the PACs recur. The side effects are never as bad as at 1st, but still come back somewhat every few days and bother me very much. I do think Reglan may have started helping my gastroparesis, as the 2nd week I noticed less bloating and less refluxing F 37 2 weeks
12/18/2006
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 2  RX for GERD & slow gastric emptying Have suddenly become depressed, feeling somewhat suicidal, nervous, shaky, restless, pacing and hurt something in my upper thigh while trying to get up off the floor. This has never happened before. Other effects that may be related I am unsure of, but some are probably interactions with codeine #3, Ambien and Cardizem. If this is the way I am going to feel, I will not take Reglan and I hate the serioous reflux. Gastric emptying is 50% instead of the "normal" 90%. I do not consider myself elderly, but perhaps I am at 67, with a # of health problems...allergies, asthma, etc. F 67 10 days
12/17/2006
 1  nausea Dystonic reaction with extreme akathisia (pacing uncontrollably all night long!) Some bodily sensations in hands and feet never went a way. Within 6 months, I have developed twitching all over my body and I have been unable to get a firm diagnosis yet. I believe it is due to the Reglan. PLease don't tkae this medicine. PLEASE don't give it to your babies and children!!! It is horrible!!! F 35 1 weeks
12/8/2006
 1  acid reflux SEVERE DEPRESSION, CRYING, and SUICIDAL IDEATION! This is a dangerous drug and patients should be told about the side effects. Never had depression or other symptoms before in my life. This drug has ruined my life. I never would have agreed to take this drug if my doctor had told me that the PDR lists depression as the number one risk. Also, the FDA has only approved Reglan use for 4-12 weeks. My doctor was going to have me take it for up to 16 weeks and I know someone whose doctor gave it to them for a year. Now, I am seeing a doctor who is trying to fix my dopamine levels. Reglan causes depression and like symptoms by messing up neurotransmitters in the brain as it is a dopamine antagonist. While reglan helped with my acid reflux, it has damaged my brain and messed up my life for now. Hopefully, I will return to normal and am taking for the first time in my life anti-depressants in a desperate attempt to fix things. Has anyone had these side effects and is now normal again? Any encouragement would be great. F 22 4 weeks
12/4/2006
 1  colon resection While taking: Jittery-needed to keep moving felt like I was going to craw out of my skin. Cried several times uncontrolled. Could not sleep however so tired I felt like I needed to. The entire 10 days I was in hospital I slept about 1 hour each night. Worse feeling of my life. After off medication I felt depressed and dull for about 2 months. I took anti depressant drugs for a few days with worse side effects that Reglan. I ended up "toughing it out" took nothing and returned to normal after about 2 months. I felt depressed, dull and out of it. I did not think I was ever going to get better at the time. M 39 4 days
11/30/2006
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 1  upset stomach/bile reflux Depression. Wicked depression. Never experienced anything like it. Hell. Seven years of marriage; had never cried in front of my wife. In the past week, I've done it three times. I'm just hoping I go back to normal. Yes, it helped with the stomach, but it wasn't worth it. Reglan opened up a blackness in my soul that I can only hope will go away someday soon. The depression didn't hit until the last of the four weeks I was on this drug. M 34 30 days
11/28/2006
 1  To help breast milk production SEVERE ANXIETY/DEPRESSION, blurred vision dizziness I would NOT give this to ANYONE! It should be taken off the market in my opinion! It almost ruined my life! BE WARNED! DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION!!!! F 27 6 days
11/20/2006
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 4  severe nausea Diarrhea, Tingling sensation in arms and sometimes legs, restlessness (only at night) This drug helps me a lot on controling my nausea, I can eat and sleep without any problems and anxiety. I haven't run into any problems yet and I hope I don't. Though, I would like to stop being so dependent on it. F 17 10 days
11/12/2006
 5  Infant-GERD\delayed gastric emptyin Mild irratability-nothing compared to before meds My son threw up @ 20-30 times a day before Reglan, often 4-5 hours after eating. We started him on the drug aroung 9 months old and he only vomited 2-3 times a day. Now he is 17 months and still doing well. Hoping to wean him soon. However - we labored over the decision to give him this drug and I would recommend anyone else to do the same. For our child the benefits outweighed the risks. F 26 8 months
11/11/2006
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 1  indigestion /stomach problems felt alright and then started feeling totally off balance, dizzy almost like a was drunk. didn't realize this medication could cause these types of symptoms I havent felt safe to drive my car, felt really out of it. hope it will go away after i get off the medication F 39 2 months
11/3/2006
 1  colonoscopy prep Shortness of breath, anxiety, dizziness, sleepiness - but bizarre mini dreams. F 53 1 days
10/26/2006
 1  to increase milk production. blurred vision, insomnia, jittery, but worst of all i ended up in the emergency room with an acute dystonic reaction (uncontrolable body/ neck arching, eyes rolling back in my head). i do not reccomend taking this medication for any reason! F 28 2 days
10/21/2006
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 1  very slow digestion and constipatio Diarrhea, could not sleep, felt like i was racing, went into v-tak and was put in the hospital on a heart monitor, went into v-tak two more times, emergency situation. Be very careful when taking this med as it can CHANGE you HEART RYTHM, and can become a life threatening situation. I was treated by a team of heart specialists and was told that the reglan was responsible for my condition. Scary drug Be careful to watch for any changes in your HEART RYTHM while taking this drug, can cause serious problems and v-tak. F 57 5 days
10/20/2006
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 1  GERD jittery, fast heart rate, swelling/numbness in throat i wish i had knowsn about the side effects before my doctor prescribed this to me! i look only 3 pills and have since been off of reglan for 2 days, still feeling side effects. F 25 2 days
10/17/2006
 1  increase breastmilk supply SEVERE Depression, inability to carry on with usual errands & chores, constant worry about loved ones, feelings of hopelessness, never have had any depression before & have ever had side effects from any other drug than this. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG !! I wish I had never taken this drug. It did not even work to increase my milk supply (I pumped all- so I know it did not work) It did, however, throw me into a SEVERE depression & it took many months after the drug was stopped to pull out of it- no history of depression & uauslly do not have drug side effects therefore I think it must be very powerful. HATE THIS DRUG & WOULD NEVER GIVE IT TO A BABY/CHILD who can't speak for how they feel!! F 35 4 weeks
9/30/2006
 5  naseau due2 delayed stomach empty Muscle stiffness in my neck, jittery, insomnia This medication completely cured my nauseau however I stopped taking it due to the side affects associated with Parkinson's Disease. F 26 4 days
9/28/2006
 1  nausea before surgery As soon as I received this horrible medication, I felt very warm all over and my face/body were bright red. After a few minutes it went away, but then I started shaking and my jaw was moving up and down on its own..severe leg pain also. This medication should be taking off the market. I have lupus and have been on several medications, but none with the side effects like this one..I cannot believe they give this to babies too??? unbelievable! STAY AWAY FROM THIS*** F 42 1 days
9/22/2006
 1  infant reflux Jitterness, restlessness, uncontrollable muscle movements, the worst constipation and loss of appetite. DO NOT i repeat DO NOT give this evil wicked drug to your baby it causes more harm... and he still would vomit! This drus is not worth it. M 1.3 4 days
9/14/2006
 1  infant reflux Jitterness, restlessness, uncontrollable muscle movements, the worst constipation and loss of appetite. DO NOT i repeat DO NOT give this evil wicked drug to your baby it causes more harm... and he still would vomit! This drus is not worth it. M 1.3 4 weeks
9/14/2006
 1  Acid Reflux Severe depression, suicidal ideations, couldnt stop crying, couldnt get out of bed for 2 full weeks....no desire to dress, go out, or even shower, which I DO daily. I had to depend on friends and family to do everything for me.....Totally lost my appetite and 15 lbs which I couldnt afford to loose. I thought I was going out of my mind or having a nervouse breakdown....because I have never been depressed before this medication....I had to be put on Zoloft (anti-depressant) and the Dr said I will have to stay on it for approx six months in order for the drug to balance out the neurotransmitters in the brain that the Reglan MESSED UP STAY AWAY FROM THIS DRUG......VERY SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS AND IT'S NOT AS RARE AS MANUFACTURER TELLS YOU! F 59 4 weeks
9/5/2006
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