Metoclopramide for Gastroparesis User Reviews (Page 2)

• typ...
• June 27, 2014

Metoclopramide "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."

• 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."

• Bay...
• October 21, 2019

Metoclopramide "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

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! :-)"

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

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 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

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."

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

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."

• Ric...
• February 9, 2013

"I have MS and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and gastroparesis, and have been taking metoclopramide 5 mg, 2 a day for a year. Then they raised it to 5 mg, 4 times a day. Soon after, they went up to 10 mg, 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."

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

Metoclopramide "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."

• Sha...
• January 31, 2018

Metoclopramide "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

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 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."

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

"Was prescribed metoclopramide by my PCP for severe motility issues, 4x 5 mg 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."

• emy...
• April 13, 2012

Metoclopramide "Metozolv ODT is very easy to take as it melts immediately on your tongue. It does seem to help with some of the gastroparesis symptoms but does not completely eliminate them. However, my biggest concern is the side effects it causes. After one month of use, I noticed my breasts 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."

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

"I take only 10 mg 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."

• 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 effects and said they were irreversible. 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!"

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

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 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

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."

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

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 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

Metoclopramide "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."

• Pee...
• 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 gastroparesis. After doing tons of research and my great doctor, the main way to get this gastroparesis is from the injury to nerves in the back. It all fell into place. Some days are great, some are horrible. My biggest problem is my diet. I am not overweight, I have lost 25 lbs since 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 really weird noises. Does anybody have that?"

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2022

"I was prescribed this for mild esophageal dysmotility. When I received the tablets, it was mid-day, and I was only able to take two tablets. However, later in the 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 occurred 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 from 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 while driving my car."

• Gra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2018

"I took this medication for 9 days after my husband and I were warned of the possible serious side effects. One morning, I awoke with severe shaking and tremors, along with confusion. It's been nearly 45 days, and I'm still experiencing the confusion, but the shaking and tremors are greatly reduced. It's really bad when a person who is an active reader and who used to knit, sew, and crochet can't pick a book, knitting needles, the sewing machine, or a crochet hook and concentrate. Words used over a lifetime don't come. I hate this feeling and inability to function as I once did."

• 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!"

• Gim...
• 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 the 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."