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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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What Are The Side Effects Of Metoclopramide?

Hi DR Rynne, My doctor just gave me this medicine metoclopramide 10mg. What is this for? And the warning says not to take if you have diabetes I have had it for over 50 years, are a women I am age 71. Why would anyone take the medicine with the side effect that it haves? Thank you, Flo Roynan e=mail YYYY@YYYY 267=614-9057
Wed, 29 Apr 2020
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Hi,

Metoclopramide is an anti-emetic and prokinetic drug commonly prescribed to treat gastroesophageal reflux, and nausea/vomiting.

Its common side effects include diarrhea, drowsiness, depression, abnormal movements (extrapyramidal symptoms), decreased heart beats and hypotension.

Diabetes is not a contraindication to the use of this medication in fact it is found to be effective in the treatment of gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying) associated with diabetes, which can cause heartburn and stomach discomfort after meals.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician and Fetal Medicine
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What Are The Side Effects Of Metoclopramide?

Hi, Metoclopramide is an anti-emetic and prokinetic drug commonly prescribed to treat gastroesophageal reflux, and nausea/vomiting. Its common side effects include diarrhea, drowsiness, depression, abnormal movements (extrapyramidal symptoms), decreased heart beats and hypotension. Diabetes is not a contraindication to the use of this medication in fact it is found to be effective in the treatment of gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying) associated with diabetes, which can cause heartburn and stomach discomfort after meals. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician and Fetal Medicine