what is reglan used for, i need help

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1. paafamily
   

   What is Reglan?
   
   
   Reglan increases muscle contractions in upper digestive tract. This speeds up the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines.
   
   
   Reglan is used short-term to treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux in people who have used other medications without relief of symptoms.
   
   
   Reglan is also used to treat slow gastric emptying in people with diabetes (also called diabetic gastroparesis), which can cause nausea, vomiting, heartburn, loss of appetite, and a feeling of fullness after meals.
   
   
   Reglan may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
   
   
   What is the most important information I should know about Reglan?
   
   
   You should not take Reglan if you are allergic to metoclopramide, or if you have bleeding or blockage in your stomach or intestines, epilepsy or other seizure disorder, or an adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma).
   
   
   Before taking Reglan, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, congestive heart failure, diabetes, or a history of depression.
   
   
   Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of Reglan. There are many other medicines that can interact with Reglan. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.
   
   
   Do not take Reglan in larger amounts than recommended, or for longer than 3 months. High doses or long-term use of metoclopramide may cause tremors or other uncontrollable muscle movements, especially in older women. Stop using Reglan and call your doctor at once if you have tremors or uncontrolled muscle movements, fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, rapid breathing, depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself, hallucinations, anxiety, agitation, seizure, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).
   
   
   After you stop taking Reglan, you may have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as headache, dizziness, or nervousness. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication.
   What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Reglan?
   
   
   You should not take Reglan if you are allergic to metoclopramide, or if you have:
   
   
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     bleeding or blockage in your stomach or intestines;
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     a perforation (hole) in your stomach or intestines;
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     epilepsy or other seizure disorder; or
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     an adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma).
   
   
   
   Before taking Reglan, tell your doctor if you have
   
   
   * kidney disease;
   * liver disease (especially cirrhosis);
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     congestive heart failure;
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     diabetes (your insulin dose may need adjusting); or
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     a history of depression.
   
   
   
   If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Reglan.
   
   
   FDA pregnancy category B. Reglan is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Metoclopramide can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use Reglan without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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