Metoclopramide is commonly used to treat nausea and vomiting. It is also used by itself or in combination with paracetamol (acetaminophen) for the relief of migraine. These prokinetic effects make metoclopramide useful in the treamtent of gastric stasis. By inhibiting the action of prolactin inhibiting hormone (i.e. dopamine), metoclopramide has sometimes been used to stimulate lactation.
Treating symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (heartburn) in patients who do not respond to other treatment. It is also used to treat symptoms associated with a certain digestive problem in diabetic patients (diabetic gastroparesis). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Metoclopramide is a gastrointestinal stimulant and anti-nauseant. It works by increasing the movement of the stomach and intestines to help move food and acid out of the stomach more quickly. It also works in certain areas in the brain to decrease nausea.
Do NOT use Metoclopramide if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Metoclopramide
you have seizures (eg, epilepsy); bleeding, blockage, or perforation in your stomach or intestines; or tumors on your adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma)
you are taking cabergoline or pergolide
you are taking medicines, such as phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine), that may cause extrapyramidal reactions (abnormal, involuntary muscle movements of the head, neck, or limbs)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Metoclopramide :
Some medical conditions may interact with Metoclopramide. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have depression, asthma, heart failure, high blood pressure, diabetes, Parkinson disease, blood problems (eg, porphyria), kidney problems, or low levels of an enzyme called methemoglobin reductase
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Metoclopramide. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Cisapride or droperidol because side effects, such as muscle rigidity, increased heart rate, and altered mental abilities, may occur
Anticholinergic medicine (eg, hyoscyamine), certain antihistamines (eg, diphenhydramine), or narcotic pain medicines (eg, codeine) because they may decrease Metoclopramide 's effectiveness
Acetaminophen, alcohol, levodopa, phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine), sedatives (eg, zolpidem), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine), succinylcholine, or tetracycline because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Metoclopramide
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (eg, phenelzine) because the risk of serious side effects (eg, high blood pressure, seizures) may be increased
Cabergoline, digoxin, or pergolide because their effectiveness may be decreased by Metoclopramide
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Metoclopramide may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Metoclopramide :
Use Metoclopramide as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Metoclopramide by mouth 30 minutes before meals unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
It may take several days to weeks for Metoclopramide to work. Do not stop taking Metoclopramide without checking with your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Metoclopramide , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Metoclopramide.
Important safety information:
Metoclopramide may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Metoclopramide with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Metoclopramide without first checking with your doctor; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
Diabetes patients - Metoclopramide may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a possibly fatal syndrome that can be caused by Metoclopramide. Symptoms may include fever; stiff muscles; confusion; abnormal thinking; fast or irregular heartbeat; and sweating. Contact your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms.
Lab tests, including liver and kidney function tests, may be performed while you use Metoclopramide. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Metoclopramide should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 15 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Metoclopramide while you are pregnant. This medicine is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Metoclopramide , check with your doctor.
Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Metoclopramide :
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Agitation; anxiety; breast growth; changes in menstrual flow; confusion; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; foot tapping; frequent urination; headache; inability to sit still; jitteriness; lack of energy; loss of bladder control; nausea; pacing; restlessness; sleeplessness; spontaneous flow of breast milk; tiredness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); altered mental abilities, including lack of response to surroundings; breathing problems; depression with thoughts of suicide; fever; fluid retention; hallucinations; hives; impotence; increased body heat; increased heart rate;
involuntary movements of tongue, face, mouth or jaw (eg, sticking out of the
tongue, puffing of cheeks, puckering of mouth, chewing movements), sometimes
with involuntary movements of the arms and legs; irregular heart rhythm;
irregular pulse and blood pressure; mood changes; muscle rigidness; muscle
twitching; rash; seizures; slow movements with tremor; sweating; swelling in
the throat area; tightness in the lungs; unusual or unexplained vision changes;
yellowing of the skin or eyes.
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
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Will suboxone relieve pain ?
I have been taking opiod pain killers for almost 10 years. I never abused it though, I always took one pill every 4-6 hours no more than 4 a day. I started to realize 2 years ago that I was abusing it when moderate pain killers such as loratab vicodin ect. was no longer available and all I could find was morphine. It didn't take long before i knew I had a problem so I quit cold turkey. It was hell but I stopped and survived on aleive and sometimes my doctor would give me tramadol. But then I broke my feet and later had to have surgery and I was prescribed vicodin for a few months. Now I am buying them again illegally and I want my pain to be treated by a doctor but I can't afford the imaging that needs to be done and the visits to pain management. So if I go on suboxone and take alieve will that at least leave me comfortable and productive?
Why husband masturbates instead of having sex with wife?
Ok, so my husband has not had sex with me for a long time. When he does, he doesn't seem to enjoy it. Supposedly he can't have an erection so he uses Cialis or Viagra in order to have sex with me so whenever I show some initiative he rejects me and says he can't do it. He is 45 and currently under a lot of stress. My sexual frustration leads to arguments so he says he doesn't feel "sexy". But he admits he masturbates and I think he does it regularly. I haven't seen him do it so have no idea what turns him on cause he won't tell me anything. Moreover, he never climaxed in my presence and he doesn't like talking about this. When I ask him about having children, his standards answer is "It's not the right time now. I love you and we'll figure something out." What's going on? How can I find out the truth? This situation drives me crazy. Perhaps we should go to a doctor? What kind of doctor? Any ideas?
erection problems (?) at 19?
hey everyone, I want some opinions on the (possible?) issue I am facing.. I became sexually active about 4 months ago. me and my girlfriend are both 19. when we began I was taking finasteride (propecia) prescribed by my dermatologist for preventing the hereditary hairloss that seems to start with all the guys in my family around this age. the first time we had sex I noticed I wasn't as hard as I've been before. and after we had sex once I was just hard enough to have sex a second time. I emailed a doctor online and he said to discontinue use of propecia. so I did. after that I was able to go twice without a problem. my only concern is the refractory period between. I hear the average for guys my age is 15 mins...
I usually take about 45 mins before I can get hard again.
and if I ever go a third time we end up waiting an hour or more... I have emailed a few doctors the same thing... well, maybe a little more in depth. and 2 said it's normal, 1 said to go to a urologist because it's abnormal..... anyone have any advice? anyone have the same problem? thanks everyone!
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Voting Question: Tramadol makes me SICK why?
I have been under the care of a pain dr for over 2 years . He prescribes me tramadol 100mgs two times a day. He also prescribes me darvocet twice a day. After 7 months on this regimin i can't handle it anymore. The darvocet doesn't help at all anymore. The tramadol though doesn't help my pain but makes me have this feeling like there is a rubberband around my head and like a brain freeze in the sinus area and makes my hearing fuzzy like i am under water. I stopped taking it after it started doing this to me a month ago. My dr won't change it but has anyone else had this? Does ANYONE KNOW WHAT I am talking about? Why does this happen?
Should a 12 Step Recovery Bible teacher stop teaching if she abused her medication?
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P.S. My group is not regulated by any group, only God, my conscience and group members. Should I feel uncomfortable asking people to join our group? Do I have to explain about my sobriety time? that is one thing at my group I said people did not have to say when they wanted to share. We never discussed time. BTW, I started this group 3 years ago at 3 months sober. I have a Master's in teaching and just have a nack for learning I guess but have never made myself better than anyone else. Yet, I feel I lost credibility so bad. I know I'm saved by Grace and not by works. I'm hoping I can get over my self-doubt. I know God wants us to depend on Him and not ourselves. Depressed. I know telling on myself was the right thing to do, it's just living it now that is hard.
Do doctors who prescribe Viagra to older men inform them that in order to perform sexually...?
that their 'ticker" (hearts) have to be in good shape? I believe that Viagra helps to increase blood flow to the penis in order to have a sustained erection however, a healthy heart have to produce and sustain the increased blood flow to the penis. Those with pacemakers they may have to double battery capacity of their pacemakers to sustain increased demands.
What does one do if he has erection longer than four hours? Does Viagra allow men to do non-stop intercourse while their penises are still erected?
how can we stop balding?
can we stop balding using medicines..lik minoxidil and finasteride..pls anser
when does reactive arthritis cross the line into rhuematiod arthritis?
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hi thanks for the reply, i have been tested for gout and it has come back fine, what i find difficult to understand is~ how long reactive arthritis can last before the arthritis is then deemed to be something more long term, eg. rheumatoid, and secondly, what key features then change the diagnosis to rheumatoid and not just symptoms of prolonged reactive arthritis. hope this makes sense, its difficult to find the right words to vent my frustration with this problem!
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Pop that pill, make me ill, fix me up, take the keys and lock it up. its a trap. but my injured brain can take it all. adderall.... tramadol. MAKE IT POWDER, in it goes.
up my nose, through my lungs. EUPHORIA, the best feeling. but i'm fleeing. hide my face from ****** while i'm reading. if its him i disappoint then whats the point?
if it wasn't for him, my life would have been taken by this knife.