Metoclopramide is a medication approved for the short-term treatment of GERD and diabetic gastroparesis. This eMedTV segment offers a more in-depth look at metoclopramide and its effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
Potential side effects of metoclopramide include diarrhea, fatigue, and frequent urination. This page on the eMedTV Web site lists other potential metoclopramide side effects, including serious ones that require immediate medical attention.
Metoclopramide is used for the short-term treatment of GERD and diabetic gastroparesis. This eMedTV resource discusses metoclopramide uses in more detail, including information on possible off-label uses and the use of the drug in children.
The recommended metoclopramide dosage for people being treated for GERD is 10 or 15 mg four times daily. This eMedTV Web page also provides metoclopramide dosing guidelines for the treatment of diabetic gastroparesis.
Seizure medications, narcotics, and antipsychotics may cause drug interactions with metoclopramide. This eMedTV article lists other medicines that may interact with metoclopramide and describes the problems that may develop if an interaction occurs.
You should not take metoclopramide if you are taking antipsychotic medications. This eMedTV page offers other precautions and warnings with metoclopramide, including more information on who should not use the drug and a list of potential side effects.
