Metoclopramide for Nausea/Vomiting User Reviews (Page 4)
Brand names: Reglan, Gimoti, Maxolon
Reviews for Metoclopramide
- Sls...
- April 20, 2016
"I was given the medication in tablet form when I was discharged from the hospital. I will NEVER take this medication again. I was beyond agitation, angry, aggressive, heart rate went through the roof and blood pressure dropped too low. I was shaking and twitching uncontrollably. I had to be given three shots of the antidote to reverse the effects. I was in the hospital very ill from this for 14 hours."
- Ano...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 1, 2015
"Been combating nausea for a while, doc gave me Reglan to try out (pill form). I think I had to pay for it out of my own pocket, it was quite expensive for a 42-pill box (14 days' worth, 3 pills per day). I took one pill, felt weird, a bit shaky, but nausea went away. Later that day, I took the second pill, started feeling sleepy, more shaky, couldn't sit still. I didn't really connect it to the pills, so later I took the third pill and I think I went crazy when it kicked in. Very anxious and 'I want out of this' feeling. I would never take this drug again. I'd rather throw up."
- Kri...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 8, 2023
Metoclopramide "I was in the hospital for severe nausea/vomiting and was given Reglan through IV to help. I have a fear of needles, so I had my anti-anxiety medication with me. Within a few minutes of the administration, I felt like I was going to jump out of my skin or die. I nearly ripped my IV out of my arm, and I had to have my fiancée go get a nurse to rush through the discharge. It did help the nausea, and I took an anti-anxiety pill, which kicked in enough after about 45 minutes for me to be coherent again. The panic on the ride home as a passenger was so bad, it gave me a lasting discomfort of being in cars. I will do everything in my power to never take this medication again. I'd rather puke my guts out."
- mam...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 3, 2018
Metoclopramide "I was given this med for severe morning sickness with my beautiful twins. I spent an entire night in absolute terror as I had racing thoughts. Instead of a controllable stream of thought, my thoughts were like a freight train running over me. I was completely frantic by the time it wore off. Never took another dose, memorized the name to make sure I never take it again."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 21, 2022
Metoclopramide "PLEASE do not take this medication!! If you go into the ER for nausea and vomiting and they tell you they're going to administer this medication into your IV, tell them absolutely not! I suffered from Hyperemesis Gravidarum for the first 3 months of my pregnancy that landed me in the ER five times, and I had to be put on IV fluids. The first couple of times they gave me Zofran, which worked the first and second time, and then it just started making my nausea and vomiting worse. The next couple of times I came into the ER and I told them the Zofran was making me feel worse, they decided to give me Reglan, and oh my god, I had never felt this way from a medication before. After ten minutes of them giving it to me, I started shaking and feeling the worst anxiety I've ever felt, and I have an anxiety disorder. I wanted to rip my IV out of my arm and run out of the hospital. I remember I started looking at my IV and trying to figure out a way I could remove it myself without injuring myself."
- Sam...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 20, 2019
Metoclopramide "I was in the hospital for 'Hyperemesis Gravidarum,' severe morning sickness and was given Reglan through IV, and right away I was telling my sister I have to get out of here. I couldn't sit in the bed, I was forcing my eyes shut to escape the rush of anxiety rushing through me. The whole ride home, I was telling her I wanted to jump out of the car. Listen to reviews!!! Take care."
- Sgg...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 26, 2019
"Please do not take! I wish someone had told me this, and I wish I had read the reviews. This drug, metoclopramide, gave me akathisia, something that I didn’t even know existed. This drug is poison. I couldn’t stop pacing, still restless, have horrible restless legs now, panic attacks constantly, anxiety. It’s been two months since, and still going."
- spi...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 27, 2018
Metoclopramide "Just to make others aware, I also had very negative reactions to this medicine. I was given it before a lower back surgical procedure to prevent nausea. Within probably less than 2 minutes after having Reglan injected into an IV, I went from totally normal to hyperventilating and having extreme paranoia almost to the point of hallucinations. I became angry, threatening, and confrontational with everyone around me, including strangers, ripped out my IV tubing, and ran out of the hospital. It wore off about 30 minutes later, and I returned to the hospital and apologized profusely and continued with pre-surgery items. Nurses told me they see similar side effects of anxiety and people 'wanting to leave urgently,' but never as extreme as it was for me. I now list it as an allergy and would warn anyone to stay away from it."
- Tee...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 2, 2020
"I take metoclopramide 10 mg dose, and I’m 3 months pregnant. I only take it when needed, and it works for me. It makes me a little drowsy after a few hours, but I normally only get sick when I eat sweets or drink something sweet my baby doesn’t agree with. As far as that, it works. I usually lay down after taking it, and I eat a small snack, but I would rather take it when I’m about to nap. I mostly use it after throwing up or eating food that’s not agreeing with me. However, it works for me!"
- BeB...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 1, 2021
Metoclopramide "I was given Reglan as part of a drug cocktail for migraine. Although Benadryl was part of the infusion, I still had horrible symptoms. First, I started to hallucinate. Then I fell asleep and began having nightmares of suffocation. The nurse woke me, and I still couldn’t orient myself and just kept saying, “help me” over and over, my whole body jerking and my arms especially spastic. I couldn’t stay awake and kept falling back, then immediately waking with my whole body jerking and my arms and legs flailing around so badly I couldn’t use the call button or even pick it up. They sent me home that way. It lasted about 4 hours. I was flailing so hard my husband could hardly get me into the car. I will have this added to drug allergies. This was one of the most horrible experiences of my life."
- Ree...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 18, 2016
"I have Crohn's disease and was prescribed metoclopramide a while ago for nausea. However, I've not felt nauseous for a while. Last night, I felt awful and remembered I had these tabs. I took one 10 mg tablet. It did stop the nausea and I didn't vomit, but I had the worst night's sleep with hallucinatory dreams, feelings of anxiety, and restlessness. I have been in bed all day today feeling drained but still restless."
- LTu...
- May 9, 2020
"I always have adverse reactions to metoclopramide! It causes me to feel restless, jittery, anxious, and vomit more, these effects last 24 hours. Zofran or Doxylamine for nausea and vomiting are better options for me that do not have those awful side effects and work well like they should!"
- Bet...
- February 19, 2021
Metoclopramide "I suffered from extreme vomiting and nausea during my first trimester. I have been on Reglan for two days and have finally gotten some relief, I can actually cry. I have had no other side effects, so I'm very grateful!"
- Ep1...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 30, 2019
"This medicine works for me like a charm. I struggle with stomach ulcers at 21 years old. I take this medicine as needed by 10 mg tablets. I mostly use Zofran instead, but Reglan is only when my nausea is severe. I was first given it in IV when I went into the ER for really bad acid reflux, nausea, and vomiting. After that, they prescribed me this, and I love it. I personally don’t get side effects, maybe a little bit of drowsiness here and there, but what medicine doesn’t do that? It also helps my feeling of being full, I take it 30 minutes before eating. I then eat, and I’m able to digest my food fine instead of being full for 8 hours plus on a small portion of food."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 4, 2022
Metoclopramide "I was given Reglan once in the ER one night. They didn’t tell me anything about the bad stuff till after they used it. I ended up with muscle spasms in my neck that made it impossible to turn my head. I was so scared because of it. It’s in all of my charts to NEVER give this to me. I even called my mum and basically said my goodbyes, thinking I wasn’t going to live, and I have no mental health problems."
- Jaz...
- January 27, 2018
Metoclopramide "I was given Reglan for nausea for pregnancy, and within minutes I felt like I was going crazy. I was super jittery and sweating like a pig. I felt like ripping my IV out and running home. I couldn’t even pee. It took a few hours for it to go away, and it was horrible."
- che...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 19, 2019
Metoclopramide "Awful, I took metoclopramide for a migraine headache causing me to be extremely nauseous. I was on it for 2 days. I had hallucinations, tremors, the shakes, blurred vision, was seeing things, was unable to finish my sentences, and couldn't make words with speech, mania, swelling, numbness, hands are still too shaky to text and have any strength. This medication should be discontinued, it's that bad."
- Gin...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 16, 2019
Metoclopramide "Was given Reglan to help with nausea from antibiotics and felt soon after taking it paranoia, anxiety, and like I wanted to die. This was totally uncharacteristic of me. I called the pharmacy and asked if this could be a side effect. She told me I may be having an allergic reaction and to take some Benadryl and call 911. I took the Benadryl and fell asleep. I didn't call 911. When I woke up, I was fine and back to normal. Have never taken Reglan again."
- 97l...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- December 2, 2015
"I was first given Reglan after my third bowel obstruction surgery, and it worked very quickly. I was on it three times a day for three years. The long-term use caused nausea, 50 lb weight loss, visual disturbances, fatigue, Parkinson-like shaking, suicidal thoughts, and irritability. I would not recommend this to anyone."
- Pre...
- December 2, 2020
Metoclopramide "My morning sickness was so bad, and I couldn’t handle it with all the ginger, saltines, and other things they say to try. I even tried vitamin combos with Unisom by my Dr., but nothing worked until I was told to take Reglan. I take it 4 times a day with 25mg of B6 and then 1/2 a Unisom at night. I still have food adversities (like can’t stand the smell of coffee or onions), but I can eat mostly normal (which is great as I was losing weight and already on the small side). I would give 10/10 except it makes me sleepy. I’ve found other caffeine (verb bars) which help, but still always feel like I need a nap. Still SO MUCH BETTER than how sick and miserable I was feeling, and sleepiness can also possibly be a result of pregnancy because that first trimester is always hard."
- nev...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 1, 2022
Metoclopramide "Last night, I was in the ER for nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Reglan was added after Zofran and meclizine didn’t totally resolve symptoms. Same as others, I experienced the worst agitation of my life. Screaming, thrashing, begging them to knock me unconscious. It was horrific. They gave me Ativan and Benadryl, eventually, I fell asleep. They said, oh, some people react this way. I can’t believe they continue to use a drug that does this."
- San...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 24, 2020
"Given metoclopramide in hospital to control gastro and vomiting. Extreme panic attack, nurses ended up holding me down, which was traumatic. Never had this reaction to other drugs. Am anxious by nature, wish this had been considered during admission! But I was overseas."
- 4Id...
- May 21, 2017
Metoclopramide "Was in the hospital following surgery and was given Reglan IV to control nausea when Zofran didn't work. I developed intermittent atrial fibrillation. My nurse and I both noticed my heart would be fine until sometime after my shot of Reglan. She called the hospital pharmacist, who said it was feasible Reglan could cause cardiac trouble. Once Reglan was withheld, the afib stopped. It certainly helped the nausea, but not good to wind up with afib."
- Wor...
- May 10, 2020
"My daughter is 8 weeks pregnant and was prescribed Maxolon for morning sickness. A few hours after taking it, she had a feeling of anxiety and couldn't concentrate on anything. She was wandering aimlessly around the house, not knowing what to do. She would try to sit down but couldn't settle. Later that day, she experienced a full-blown panic attack. Couldn't breathe, trembling, cramps. She went straight to her doctor, who did not connect the symptoms to the medication. Her husband asked them to call the ambulance, however, the hospital did not make the connection either, sending her for a CT scan and blood tests. Over the next week or so, she was in a constant state of anxiety, unable to care properly for herself or her son. Unable to drive or be left alone. She had 2 more visits to her doctor, who diagnosed panic disorder and referred her to a psychologist. After doing our own research, she has stopped taking Maxolon and is beginning to feel normal again."
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"I take this Maxolon for very bad vomiting and nausea. Within 15-20 minutes, my nausea is gone, and my stomach feels great. I only take it in an emergency after eating something that doesn’t agree with me, but it has worked absolute wonders for me!"