Metoclopramide and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with metoclopramide.
Metoclopramide Food
Moderate Food Interaction
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of metoclopramide such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with metoclopramide. Do not use more than the recommended dose of metoclopramide, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
Metoclopramide High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
metoclopramide - hypertension
In a study involving patients with essential hypertension, intravenously administered metoclopramide was shown to induce the release of catecholamines. Therapy with metoclopramide should be administered cautiously in patients with hypertension because of potential increases in blood pressure.
Metoclopramide drug interactions
There are 361 drug interactions with metoclopramide.
Metoclopramide disease interactions
There are 10 disease interactions with metoclopramide which include:
- depression
- gastrointestinal disorders
- NMS
- pheochromocytoma
- seizures
- tardive dyskinesia
- fluid retention
- hypertension
- parkinsonism
- renal dysfunction
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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