Metoclopramide for Gastroparesis User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Reglan, Gimoti, Maxolon
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- Anonymous
- February 27, 2017
"Metoclopramide in low doses worked. After being prescribed 10 mg, 3 times a day, I didn't take it. It made me feel strange, and I had the fear of tardive dyskinesia (TD). So I started taking only 10 mg once a day after eating my main meal, when I needed it, and I had my symptoms. It helps tremendously."
- Col...
- November 25, 2016
"Reglan is the worst medication that I have ever taken. I became mentally unstable a few days after taking it for gastroparesis. It relieved my nausea somewhat, but at the worst point, dealt with suicidal ideation. I have many friends who also have dealt with similar things. Absolutely not worth it, go with a diet modification for relief instead."
- Anonymous
- March 31, 2021
"Was on this medication for two years, then had to stop it as it was making my spasms in my hands worse. After stopping it, I came out in a rash all over my body, and it lasted six weeks. Anyone else had this with this medication."
- Nik...
- October 10, 2009
"It worked great on my gastroparesis that I had after a bout of pancreatitis within 10 days, but had a very annoying side effect of shakiness. I felt like I was a Parkinson's patient and now hope that I never have that condition for real."
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- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- January 5, 2018
"My stomach doctor put me on this medicine. Having tons of trouble with my stomach since my gallbladder and gastric sleeve surgery. I am in constant pain. I take Prozac for PTSD, depression, and anxiety. I am willing to try new meds. This stuff made my skin crawl. I had the worst panic attack I have ever experienced. It made my stomach hurt worse. Felt dizzy and couldn't think right. Gave me a bad headache. Worst ever. I was taken to the ER where I was given Ativan and then some Valium. Stopped taking it, and within a few days, everything was okay."
- Dan...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- September 23, 2021
"After a HIDA scan showed that my gallbladder was a dud, it was removed. Soon after, the symptoms of delayed gastric emptying appeared. I had two rounds of tests, and I was diagnosed with gastroparesis, probably triggered by my gallbladder removal but likely from having a genetic disorder, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. The GP was helped immensely by Reglan 5 mg, but I had to reduce my dosing as I developed a minor tic (nothing that really bothers me). I have awful insomnia from having EDS and have no chance of sleep unless I take 5 prescription medications. Many nights, though, it was like I took nothing for sleep and I laid awake all night. I wondered if my GP was preventing my meds from passing from my stomach and being absorbed. I started taking one Reglan with my sleep meds, and I now have the best sleep I’ve had in 15 years. EDS makes life very difficult, but Reglan has helped me manage a couple of real troubling issues. My life would be very different without it."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 6, 2022
Metoclopramide "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."
- Dee...
- November 16, 2021
"Been taking this drug for several months to help with my gastroparesis/nausea. For the first few days, it made me feel a bit out of sorts, but after those first few days, it has been the best thing I’ve had. It has helped me eat a bit easier and not spend several times a day vomiting up the food I’ve eaten. Can the side effects be unpleasant when you first start? Of course, but for someone like myself, it has been a game changer and has made my quality of life better."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 11, 2023
Metoclopramide "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
Metoclopramide "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
Metoclopramide "Didn't help with nausea, greatly intensified anger and depression."
- Cla...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 1, 2019
Metoclopramide "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
Metoclopramide "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
Metoclopramide "Reglan gave me severe diarrhea, headaches, anxiety, restlessness, and shaky hands."
- Anonymous
- June 1, 2010
Metoclopramide "Side effects far outweigh any benefit from this medicine."
- rfo...
- April 28, 2010
Metoclopramide "Side effects were not tolerated well."
- ms ...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 17, 2013
"I have been taking this for two months. It has been the best at relieving my symptoms."
- Joa...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 17, 2018
Metoclopramide "Worked like a dream for me."
- Met...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 4, 2022
"This is the worst medicine!!! I can't stop twitching and moving, please help."
- Big...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 13, 2022
Metoclopramide "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."
- Mkn...
- May 3, 2020
"Metoclopramide is a dangerous drug. I stopped taking it after a week, still getting a lot of anxiety, insomnia, which I never had before, made me think I am going insane. Don't risk it."
- Fgf...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 4, 2021
"Makes you go insane. Don't take it, it's not worth it."
- Arw...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 7, 2024
Metoclopramide "After trying erythromycin and domperidone without success, the nasal spray Gimoti has helped my symptoms by 95%."
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Metoclopramide "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."