What is the most important information I should know about metoclopramide?
You should not take this medication if you are allergic to metoclopramide, or if you
have bleeding or blockage in your
stomach or intestines, epilepsy or other
seizure disorder, or an
adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma).
Before taking metoclopramide, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease,
congestive heart failure, diabetes, or a history of depression.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of metoclopramide.
There are many other medicines that can interact with metoclopramide. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use.
This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not
start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the
medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.
Stop using metoclopramide and call your doctor at once if you have tremors or
uncontrolled muscle movements, fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven
heartbeats, rapid breathing, depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself,
hallucinations, anxiety, agitation, seizure, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).
After you stop taking metoclopramide, you may have unpleasant withdrawal
symptoms such as headache, dizziness, or nervousness. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid
withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication.
What is metoclopramide?
Metoclopramide increases muscle contractions in upper digestive tract. This speeds up
the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines.
Metoclopramide is used short-term to treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux in
people who have used other medications without relief of symptoms.
Metoclopramide 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 meals.
Metoclopramide may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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