Reglan for Gastroparesis User Reviews (Page 2)

• typ...
• June 27, 2014

"Went to the hospital for uncontrollable nausea/vomiting and am Type 1 diabetic. By IV, it made me restless, agitated, and my face felt slightly swollen, but it, along with some Zofran in between, stopped the vomiting. They diagnosed me with gastroparesis, so now I take it 30 minutes before I eat and once before bed."

• Bay...
• October 21, 2019

"I'm on Reglan right now for gastroparesis, and it's working great for my stomach. I am shaking a lot more and have restlessness, especially in my legs. Also feeling a little more tense sometimes, but it's really helping with my stomach. Guess you have to weigh the effects vs. what it's helping."

• T1D...
• February 20, 2017

"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! :-)"

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

"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 weaned off of it. The erythromycin he was given only gave him diarrhea, and he 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."

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

"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."

• Gar...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 21, 2025

"After many tests, I was diagnosed with gastroparesis brought on by diabetes. I started taking Reglan, and over a short period of time, my symptoms slowly started to disappear. I was taking it before every meal. Over time, I’ve settled into a routine of one with my morning meds and one with my night meds. Most of the time, I feel like I don’t have gastroparesis, until I really overdo it (eating), and my body reminds me I still have it. I’ve been taking Reglan for about 7 years now, at least two pills a day and, once in a rare while, more than two a day. I’ve worried about the facial muscle tics, but I’ve never shown any signs of it. Another thing, and I’m not sure if it is related, but I cannot gain weight. I’m a little heavy at 6’ 2” and 265 pounds. But I’ve been that weight for years, even though I eat enough food for at least two people daily. I DO NOT GAIN WEIGHT. I can eat an abnormally large amount of food, and an hour later, I'm ready to dig in again."

• Gga...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2020

"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."

• Sha...
• January 31, 2018

"After Zofran and Phenergan stopped working, I was given Reglan 5 mg for my gastroparesis. At first, I was in love pretty much, I was able to eat things I haven't eaten 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 severely bloated slowly, then the nausea started. I wish it still worked. Even after my doctor upped my dose to 10 mg, it still stopped."

• Msk...
• July 12, 2021

"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 ERs in my area give medicine and not check back in for an hour or more, so I suffered alone while texting my SO how scared I was. Later, getting a diagnosis of gastroparesis, this was prescribed to me and I began taking it 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 doctor 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 the ER due to the traumatic experiences."

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

"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 had the severe migraine as opposed to the way 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 had MS when the ER doctor ordered the IM injection. It is most definitely a drug I'm allergic to."

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

"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."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2023

"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 10 mg. It fixed the symptoms but wasn't worth the side effects. Don't do this to yourself. Stay away!"

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

"Four years ago, I was put on Reglan with little explanation of gastroparesis, which seemed to go away. I am bipolar II, and apparently it interacted with my psych meds. I was very agitated and angry to the point that I had to discontinue it. Eighteen months ago, I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and now have gastroparesis. I need the Reglan badly! But I cannot rush the interpersonal aspects of hypomania, nor do I want to risk tardive dyskinesia or life-threatening serotonin syndrome. Sad."

• Old...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2024

"68-year-old male in relatively good health. After having my gallbladder removed 10 years ago, my digestive tract causes a painful 'tightness' in my chest and nausea every time I eat. I just completed 10 days of Reglan pills (5 mg 4x per day) and feel much better. Tightness gone, nausea 85% gone. Mood lightened. Quality of life improved. Too bad 'pharma' can't come up with a version of Reglan for longer-term use. Looks like I'm going to have to 'cycle' to avoid TD symptoms. Still taking omeprazole every other day for acid control."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 6, 2022

"When my stomach quits working, the pain is intense, but using Reglan, in about 15 to 20 minutes, the pain goes away and my stomach goes back to working. Receiving Reglan in IV is the fastest relief, it only takes about 2 minutes for relief."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2023

"The reviews for this are seriously scary, so I'm going to leave a positive one. I'm currently in the hospital due to severe malnutrition from gastroparesis. They put me on Reglan for nausea and occasional vomiting, and it's definitely helped a little. Still probably going to end up on a feeding tube, but I don't have any negative side effects from taking this. Yeah, it might be terrible for some people, but it also has the potential to really help."

• Anonymous
• March 26, 2009

"Very good, detailed information about this condition. I take Reglan for bloating and an early feeling of fullness, and it works. I also have diabetes, so that contributes to my condition."

• Jes...
• April 10, 2009

"Didn't help with nausea, greatly intensified anger and depression."

• Cla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2019

"I have gastroparesis and took this a few years back. I took it one day and couldn’t focus and felt totally restless. I have never not felt like myself as much as I did that day. Would not recommend."

• mar...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 8, 2019

"I have been on this medication for 10 years to treat gastroparesis. I haven't noticed any side effects."

• And...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2019

"Reglan gave me severe diarrhea, headaches, anxiety, restlessness, and shaky hands."

• Anonymous
• June 1, 2010

"Side effects far outweigh any benefit from this medicine."

• rfo...
• April 28, 2010

"Side effects were not tolerated well."

• Joa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2018

"Worked like a dream for me."

• Big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2022

"I love that Reglan took away nausea and a nasty taste and pain I was having. I take it 30 minutes before meals and get tired, other than that, no other problems."