Reglan
(metoclopramide)
Relieves nausea and vomiting.
Our bottom line
Reglan (metoclopramide) can stimulate your gut and relieve nausea, but it can only be used for a short period of time due to avoid serious side-effects.
- Drug class: Gastrointestinal
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (metoclopramide)
Upsides
- Especially useful for relieving nausea caused by cancer chemotherapy.
- Available in an affordable, generic version
- If tablets are hard for you to swallow, Reglan (metoclopramide) is also available in as an orally disintegrating tablet or liquid form.
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- Use for more than 12 weeks can cause involuntary movements of the eyes, tongue, face, arm, or legs.
- May take a while to relieve nausea and vomiting caused by delayed gastric emptying.
- Not a good option if you have Parkinson's disease, history of seizures, or blockage in your gut.
- You may need a lower dose if you have kidney problems.
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Download Fact SheetReglan (metoclopramide) is stimulates receptors in your gut to promote the normal emptying of food and reduce nausea.
- Drug class: Gastrointestinal
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (metoclopramide)
Used for
- Diabetic gastroparesis
- Gastroesophegeal reflux
- Prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Dissolving tablet
- Liquid
- Injectable
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What to expect when you take Reglan (metoclopramide) for Antiemetic
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- Effectiveness
- Full effects
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- Possible side effects
- Restlessness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Involuntary body movements
Side effect rates for Reglan (metoclopramide)
- Restlessness10%10%
- Drowsiness10%10%
- Fatigue10%10%
- Lack of energy10%10%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of Reglan.
People taking Reglan felt side effect more
People taking Reglan felt side effect less
Risks and Warnings for Reglan (metoclopramide)
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- › Elderly
- › Women
- › Diabetics
Reglan (metoclopramide) can cause muscle stiffness, feelings of restlessness, and abnormal or uncontrollable facial or body movements, which could be a sign of tardive dyskinesia (TD). Let your doctor know if you experience any of these symptoms. Reglan (metoclopramide) should not be taken for more than 12 weeks because these symptoms can become permanent. There is currently no known effective treatment for TD, although, in some patients TD may go away.
This is a black box warning. The FDA requires this warning when there is a significant risk of serious or life-threatening effects that anyone taking the drug should consider.
Pharmacist Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this drug for?
This medication treats diabetic gastric stasis.Common concerns from people taking Reglan (metoclopramide)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- Can make you drowsy so don't drink alcohol or drive while on Reglan (metoclopramide).
- You may need a lower dose if you have kidney problems.