Metoclopramide for Gastroparesis User Reviews (Page 2)

• Baybe...
• October 21, 2019

Reglan (metoclopramide) "Im on reglan right now for gastropersis and its working great for my stomach. I am shaking alot more and have restlessness especially in my legs also feeling a little more tense sometimes but its really helping with my stomach. Guess you have to weigh the effects vs. What its helping."

• JUPIT...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 27, 2023

Reglan (metoclopramide) "I started Reglan while I was pregnant with my daughter. Symptoms of nausea and vomiting continued after delivery. After countless ED visits, specialists, scans, blood work, I was diagnosed with Gastroparesis. I asked for the same medicine I had when I was pregnant with her (Reglan) and if I’m being honest, this drug helped me so much. It emptied my stomach rather quickly so food didn’t linger, and it helped with nausea as well. To many people struggling with gastroparesis, this drug did help. BUT. after being on it for so long, I was suddenly admitted into the ED for Acute Dyskensia. This drug became a nightmare really quick. I couldn’t control the movements in my mouth or jaw, my jaw was clenching and my tongue seemed as if it was trying to force its way into the back of my throat. I will never take this drug again, but am thankful for the temporary relief it provided. It has been Black Boxed by the FDA for Tardive Dyskensia. Beware. Stay informed, stay safe."

• T1Dst...
• February 20, 2017

Reglan (metoclopramide) "I use metoclopramide for mild gastroparesis flare ups, as I've had Type 1 Diabetes for 27 years. It works wonders on moving food through my stomach! The only side effect I've had is tiredness after taking it, but it doesn't hit me all the time. When I take it before I eat I don't vomit or experience nausea. This is especially great since I love salad and I can't eat it without metoclopramide. Great drug! :-)"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2016

"This instantly cleared up my issues with my stomach not emptying and associated diarrhea with undigested food. I still take it occasionally when I feel food sitting heavily and have not had any side effects at all."

• Jerse...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 19, 2020

Reglan (metoclopramide) "I live with a Type 1 diabetic who developed Gastroparesis 3 years ago. Our GI put him on Reglan, he was highly anxious, angry, suffered from restless leg and was still throwing up. On the Reglan he puked a lot or more and here's the kicker IT MADE HIM THROW UP after taking him off of the drug. The primary care we had explained how Reglan can only be used for short periods of time and although she took him off Reglan. Also, be aware that he was still gonna puke till he was weened off of it. The erythromycin he was given only gave him diarrhea, and was still puking. They need way more research for this because the 2 options you give to these people are garbage. He didn't want surgery but he is not gonna have a choice this disease can't be controlled yet and watching him suffer is out of the question."

• haaac...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 11, 2017

Reglan (metoclopramide) "For me Reglan was a blessing as it ended my nausea, pain, and vomiting caused by gastroparesis. I know that for some people it comes with severe side effects. I was put on it for long term use. After reading up on it, I learned that it is recommended to be used for no longer than 12 weeks as that is often long enough to control symptoms for the time without the risk of long term use. If symptoms reoccur a person can go back on it. This happened to me. I was off it and went back on it for a month and my symptoms again improved. Also, reading the reviews, I see that some of you have been diagnosed with gastroparesis by doctors suspecting it. There are tests that can give a definitive diagnosis so another problem is not missed."

• Ggano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2020

Reglan (metoclopramide) "This stuff saved my life! I was unable to keep food down for months due to messing my body up from an eating disorder, and this turned me right around. I am so thrilled I found this medication. I'm not sure I could've recovered without it."

• DoNOT...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 21, 2020

"Was prescribed metoclopramide by my PCP for severe motility issues, 4x 5mg a day. I was never informed of the potential side-effects. 1 after every meal, and one before bed. I usually only took 1-2 pills a day, and they helped move things along. BUT, about 10 months in, I started getting tons of muscle twitches, including one in my neck that moved my head side-to-side. Threw them away immediately, and ended up visiting the ER a day later because the symptoms got so bad. About two weeks off the drug, I feel much more awake than before. BUT, the muscle twitching still persists. Including the most annoying one moving my neck/head. I have yet to visit a neurologist, but I fear these symptoms may be here to stay. If so, this drug is life-ender. It should be avoided at all costs! Not sure how metoclopramide is still allowed to be prescribed."

• Marley
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2023

Reglan (metoclopramide) "This medicine is a nightmare!! Took the pills today to get rid of yucky burps and nausea. Started feeling even more queasy, then my chest felt like it was going to explode. Got sleepy and jittery at the same time, and had anxiety through the roof. Hours later still feeling mildly crazy and all it took was 10mg. It fixed the symptoms but wasn't worth the side effects. Don't do this to yourself. Stay away!"

• Rickygs
• February 9, 2013

"I have MS & GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) and GASTROPARESIS and have been taking Metoclopramide 5 mg , 2/ a day for a year then they raised it to 5mg/4 times a day. Soon after they went up 10mg 4/ times a day. When i went to the 4 a day i started having problems. It started with a low grade fever and major confusion and then came the breathing troubles, plus some anxiety that got pretty bad. I could not catch my breath mainly at night. It got so bad I was even starting to panic. It may have caused other side effects but with MS they were hard to tell. I just stopped taking them and after the second night my breathing was a little better.I am hoping that goes away. "

• Msk
• July 12, 2021

Reglan (metoclopramide) "I have been given this med several times in a GI cocktail at the ER when having belly pain from gastroparesis, undiagnosed. I began feeling afraid as it entered my system; a need to remove the IV and get the med out of my body. I felt I was going to die. I wanted to escape, but also felt like I couldn't move. The ER's in my area give medicine and not check back in for an hour +, so I suffered alone while texting my SO how scared I was. Later, getting diagnosis of gastroparesis, this was prescribed to me and began taking nightly. It caused the same reaction and I couldn't sleep for fear if I closed my eyes I wouldn't wake. I held onto my SO's arm saying "I'm scared I will die if I fall asleep... please help..." I then realized it was the same med in the GI cocktail and I told my dr I couldn't cope with the side effects. There are other treatments available. Nobody has to suffer this med if they have this reaction. I still get anxiety when going to ER due to the traumatic experiences."

• emycu...
• April 13, 2012

Metozolv ODT (metoclopramide) "Metozolv OTC is very easy to take as it melts immediately on your tongue. It does seems to help with some of the gastroparesis symptoms but does not completely eliminate them. However my biggest concern is side effects it causes. After one month of use I noticed by breast becoming larger, painful, and lactating upon touch. (No I'm not a candidate for pregnancy!). I'm sure all medicines have their issues but the lactating definitely concerns me. I must add Metozolv is very costly."

• Shanny
• January 31, 2018

Reglan (metoclopramide) "After zofran and phenergan stopped working I was given reglan 5mg for my gastroparesis. At first I was in love pretty much, I was able to eat things I haven't ate in years. I took it for about 4 weeks, I had terrible mood swings, stomach cramps, insomnia, and extreme fatigue. But I wasn't worried about it I was able to eat. I actually lost weight. Now all of a sudden it stopped working, I started getting severally bloated slowly then the nausea started. I wish it still worked. Even after my Dr upped my dose to 10mg it still stopped."

• GDano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 11, 2014

"I take ONLY 10mg a day and It works for my nausea also. My biggest fear was/is the Tardive Dyskinesia. After my Esophagectomy I was prescribed it three times a day, and I didn't take it. I suffered a while longer and then just took one every other day or so and now even a few days in a row taking it and I've been fine."

• Peery
• April 6, 2016

"I had the nerves in my lower back burned due to several back surgeries. I started this bloating, throwing up and terrible stomach pain. My doctor did a gastric emptying study and yes I have gastropries. After doing tons of research and my great doctor the main way to get this gastropries is from the injury to nerves in the back. It all fell into place. Some days r great some are horrible. My biggest problem is my diet. I am not over weight have lost 25 lbs sense January. I just eat whatever I want then pay later. My biggest problem is the fullness, sometimes it's hard to catch my breath . Does anyone have that problem. Like right now my tummy is just making real weird noises. Anybody have that?"

• justj...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2019

Reglan (metoclopramide) "I was given reglan one time at the ER via IM injection. I was suffering from severe migraine headaches and nausea. Within 10 minutes I had become severely irritated, restless and would have rather have the severe migraine as opposed to the way the reglan made me feel? I told my GP that I'm allergic to reglan and to please never prescribe reglan to me ever. I also have and had MS when the ER Doctor ordered the IM injection. It is most definitely a drug I'm allergic to."

• Katie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2017

Reglan (metoclopramide) "4 years ago I was put in Reglan with little explanation of gastroparesis which seemed to go away. I am bipolar 2 and apparently it interacted with my psych meds. I was very agitated and angry to the point that I had to discontinue it. 18 months ago I was diagnosed Diabetic type 2 and now have gastroparesis. I need the Reglan bad! But I cannot rush the inter social aspects of hypomania, nor do I want to risk tardive dyskinesia or life threatening serotonin syndrome. Sad."

• Anonymous
• September 6, 2019

"Have been on this drug for years it works great for me!! I did have another Dr tell me about the side affects and said they were irriversable. And seemed surprised I was on it for so long. Without this med I don't know what I would have done. Thank goodness no side effects for me!"

• Spell...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 15, 2021

Reglan (metoclopramide) "I have had Type 2 diabetes for over 35 years. Approximately 12 years ago, I was diagnosed with gastroparesis. My GI doctor prescribed Reglan 10 mg 3x daily and at bedtime if needed. Due to my caution about side effects, he gradually let me relax this regimen. I now skip the breakfast and lunch doses, as those are my small meals of the day. At times, if we're having a light dinner, I can also skip the evening dose. (There are also times when eating a large dinner, I use the evening and bedtime doses.) I have had no negative side effects from managing my gastroparesis in this way. It works for me, and allays my fears of side effects as well."

• Colby...
• November 25, 2016

"Reglan is the worst medication that I have ever taken. I became mentally unstable a few days after taking it for Gastroparesis. It relieved my nausea somewhat, but at the worst point dealt with suicidal ideation. I have many friends who also have dealt with similar things. Absolutely not worth it, go with a diet modification for relief instead."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2020

"So I went to the ER and took this medication because I've been vomiting for a month. As soon as the drip started, I felt like I was going to die. I didn't feel like I was in my body and felt like I was burning from the inside. I wanted to go home and run away from the hospital. It was the weirdest feeling ever. I didn't realize that it was Reglan until I was prescribed it. The next day comes and I take 10 mg before breakfast. Everything is fine for a couple of minutes until I feel the same reaction again. I feel as if I'm about to go crazy and I'm not even in my own body. At this point, I'm realizing that it's the medicine causing it. If you feel this way, please go to the doctor ASAP. This medication is known to cause you to feel this way. Unlucky for me, I thought it was just me being odd so I didn't say anything at the ER, but I really should have. I'm going to see my doctor in a couple of days and I'm going to mention this to her. I would rather be vomiting than feel this way!"

• Gimoti
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2021

"Was on Reglan for years but as I have gotten older I have seen issues with effectiveness and really set back over last 2 to 3 years. Very discouraging and the nausea took away all appetite so I have had weight issues and inconsistent blood sugar started to take hold much more, up and down. In Feb of this year, I started taking a spray 15 mg Gimoti metoclopramide and it has given me better results than ever with oral metoclopramide."

• Hot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2019

"I am not skilled enough to report on the forms online at FDA medwatch but I did talk to a man about metoclopramide and my burning feet. He is mailing me a form to formally make a complaint about the medication since it appears this will now be a permanent condition."

• Anonymous
• February 27, 2017

"Metoclopramide in low doses worked. After being prescribed 10mg. 3 times a day, I didn't take it. It made me feel strange and I had the fear of Tardive dyskinesia (TD). So I started taking only 10mg. once a day after eating my main meal, when I needed it and I had my symptoms. It helps tremendously."

• Stella
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2022

"I was prescribed this for Mild Oesophagel dysmotility. When I received the tablets it was mid-day and I was only able to take two tablets. However later inthe same day I experienced non-stop RLS with both legs. My legs were constantly jerking all that evening and during the night. In the morning I was back to normal. The other two incidents which occured when I was sitting at my desk working when I fell asleep and was woken to find myself falling - thankfully I managed to save myself going any further by grabbing hold of the other end of the desk. Then in the evening I was sitting at the table when I fell asleep and found myself once again falling off my chair. After that I stopped taking the Metoclopramide - it was my decision as my doctor was away for a week. What worried me was the fact that I might have the same experience whilst driving my car."