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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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 »
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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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A new technique using a visually guided laser-balloon catheter is allowing doctors to much more accurately target faulty cells that emit the ... 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 »