Reglan
Reglan (a marketed name of the drug Metoclopramide) is a prescription drug used for the treatment of acid reflux and is intended for short-term use. Reglan increases muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract. This speeds up the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines. Reglan is used short-term to treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux in people who have used other medications without relief of symptoms. Reglan is also used to treat slow gastric emptying in people with diabetes (also called diabetic gastroparesis), which can cause nausea, vomiting, heartburn, loss of appetite, and a feeling of fullness after eating.
Reglan Side-Effects
Most side-effects to Reglan are relatively mild, such as drowsiness, nausea, and diarrhea. However, very severe responses to the drug, even death – has been reported. Tardive dyskinesia, a neurological condition, has also been reported in patients prescribed Reglan. Symptoms of this condition can include involuntary grimacing, involuntary, rapid movement in the arms and legs, rapid eye blinking, and tongue protrusion. It is very important to note that the effects of Tardive dyskinesia can persist long after the patient’s course of treatment is finished. Even if you have not been officially diagnosed with tardive dyskinesia, if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, we would like to talk with you.
Convulsive seizures have also been observed.