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)....
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Look at your foot and ankle, without them you would not be able to walk to the store, dance to your favorite tune or drive a car. The foot... Read more »
This week, Dr. Borgini wrote an informative overview of joint replacement surgery including information on the most common types of joint... 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 »
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Bilateral hydronephrosis is the enlargement (distention) of the urine collecting structures and pelvis of both kidneys. Bilateral means both... Read more »
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Chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy is a long-term blockage of urine flow from both kidneys. It is a slow blockage that gets worse over time.... Read more »
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Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy is a sudden blockage of the flow of urine from both kidneys. The kidneys continue to produce urine in the normal... Read more »
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Urethral obstruction; Acute urethral obstruction; Obstructive uropathy - bilateral - acute Treatment The goal of treatment is to relieve... Read more »