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Is Metoclopramide Effective At Treating Hiccups?

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Posted on Fri, 1 Dec 2023
Question: What is a remedy for persistent hiccups other than Metoclopramide, Reglan?

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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Baclofen.

Detailed Answer:
Hello there,
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query .
Have gone through your details and i appreciate your concerns.
As per your query answers are-

Baclofen a muscle relaxer anantispastic agent and is drug of choice when it comes to hiccups.
10 mg twice daily is usually a very effective dose and most of the patients respond well to it.

Chlorpromazine is also a very effective drug but is usually reserved for patints not responding to Baclofen.
Both need a prescription.
Hope it was helpful.
If you want details regarding this drug feel free to follow up.
Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (2 hours later)
Thanks for your advice, filled prescription for Metoclopramide,
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You're welcome

Detailed Answer:

Get well soon Ted.

Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Is Metoclopramide Effective At Treating Hiccups?

Brief Answer: Baclofen. Detailed Answer: Hello there, Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query . Have gone through your details and i appreciate your concerns. As per your query answers are- Baclofen a muscle relaxer anantispastic agent and is drug of choice when it comes to hiccups. 10 mg twice daily is usually a very effective dose and most of the patients respond well to it. Chlorpromazine is also a very effective drug but is usually reserved for patints not responding to Baclofen. Both need a prescription. Hope it was helpful. If you want details regarding this drug feel free to follow up. Regards!