This medication may cause a condition known as tardive dyskinesia. In some cases, this condition may be permanent. Tardive dyskinesia is more likely to occur when metoclopramide is used for longer than 3 months, in high doses, or when used in the elderly (especially elderly women). Contact your doctor immediately if you develop any unusual uncontrolled movements (especially of the face, mouth, tongue, arms or legs)....
Read moreAs most of you know the FDA just released a new "Black Box Warning" for metaclopramide or Reglan. In my opinion this warning is long... Read more »
What we call normal rhythm is stimulated by a group of cells in the upper chamber of our heart called the atrium. This group of cells is in... Read more »
Breathing often gets ignored in our efforts to get healthy. However, many experts will agree that it is the single most important aspect of... Read more »
The FDA has issued a new warning about the use of Reglan or Metaclopramide, a medication that may be used to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux... Read more »
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Laxative abuseSymptomsNausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, are most common. Dehydration and electrolyte problems are more common in... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring a black box warning be added the label for the heartburn drug Reglan. The FDA says the drug... Read more »
A reader asks Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy if the reflux drug Reglan could be used to enhance breast-milk production. The Graedons... Read more »
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Shortness of breath; Breathlessness; Difficulty breathing; DyspneaHome CareSometimes, a small amount of breathing difficulty may be normal, and is... Read more »
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Breathing that slows down or stops from any cause is called apnea.See also:Apnea of prematuritySudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)Alternative... Read more »