I have been taking Reglan for several years for GERD prescribed by a Gastro-Ent. I have complained to my family doctor for three years or more of feeling "Jittery" all the time. He has not tested me for anything and has blown me off with "anxiety-depression" and has prescribed Zoloft. I have not had any side effects of the Zoloft except lack of emotional feelings. I finally went to a Neurologist and was not tested for anything except some blood work and was given Neurontin which did nothing to stop the shaking, and my uncontrolable jaw/teeth movement like "chattering". Can you tell me who I should see to determine if I actually have the MTD that it is reported as a side effect of the Reglan?
Q: I have the symptoms of the TD related to Reglan.
Answers (2)
2/ 5/10 6:01am
Hello,
I am surprised that the neurologist was not familiar with the side effects of Reglan and Tardive Dyskinesia.
The gastroenterologist needs to know about your concerns. He/she may want to switch you to another medication for your reflux symptoms. He/she will assist you with stopping the Reglan. It is important to slowly decrease the dose rather than stop taking Reglan suddenly so get specific directions from the doctor about this.
Make sure the GI doctor knows about your other health conditions and medications. It often takes a few weeks for the side effects of Reglan to calm down after stopping the medication. If the symptoms do not calm down, go back to the neurologist or get a second opinion from another neurologist.
Best wishes,
Jan
2/ 7/10 9:09pm
I could not agree with Jan that you need additional testing. You also don't want anyone to assume that the symptoms are due to Reglan and not check you for other things. I am hoping that you are supposed to go back to the neurologist after the blood work comes back. If possible try to keep track of your symptoms and if they come and go or are worse at times, keep track of that as well.
Best of Luck - Stephanie
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