Reglan for Gastroparesis User Reviews (Page 2)

• Baybe...
• October 21, 2019

"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

"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

"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! :-)"

• Jerse...
• 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 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

"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

"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."

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

• 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 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."

• Shanny
• January 31, 2018

"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."

• justj...
• 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 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

"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."

• Spell...
• 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."

• 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
• 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
• March 26, 2009

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

• Jessi...
• April 10, 2009

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

• Anonymous
• June 1, 2010

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

• Clay
• 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"

• margo...
• 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."

• Andi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2019

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

• rfoehl
• April 28, 2010

"Side effects were not tolerated well."

• Joan
• 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 nasty taste and pain I was having. I take it 30 minutes before meals and get tired other than that no other problems."