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 moreThe 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 »
As 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 »
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 »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Parkinson's Disease
Signs and Symptoms of Parkinson's DiseaseEarly presentation of Parkinson's disease (PD) is often missed because the symptoms can be subtle and the... Read more »
One reader of The People's Pharmacy says that the long-term use of the heartburn drug Reglan led her friend to develop tardive dyskinesia. According... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Secondary parkinsonism is similar to Parkinson's disease, but it is caused by certain medicines, a different nervous system disorder, or another... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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