Generic Reglan (Metoclopramide)

Reglan is used to treat various medical conditions. This medicine is used to cure stomach, intestine and stomach abnormalities. Usually, it is used to treat short-lived illness such as heartburns. The treatment takes between four to twelve weeks before the drug takes effect. Reglan reduces the production of stomach acid which affects the esophagus. This drug is very effective in treating heartburns after taking a meal. Reglan is also used to control gastroparesis, a medical condition where diabetic persons have difficulty emptying their stomach.  Finally, Metoclopramide can also be used to control and prevent nausea among cancer patients undergoing radiation.  

 

Reglan should be consumed as per your doctor's prescription. Read the prescription guide carefully before you commence treatment. The drug is taken orally, thirty minutes before going to bed. You can consume this medicine four times a day with evenly distributed intervals. If you are using Reglan solution, use a special measuring spoon to get the correct dose. When taking tablets, place it on your tongue and swallow it with saliva.  You can swallow this drug with or without food. Make sure your hands are clean before you touch Reglan medicine. 

 

Take this drug as prescribed by your doctor. Don't take the medicine in large quantities than directed. The maximum time you should use this Reglan is twelve weeks. To enjoy full benefits of Reglan, ensure you take it frequently. Diabetic patients can use this medication for up to eight weeks to treat their condition. Reglan is administered according to your age, weight and response to treatment. 

 

Taking Reglan regularly can lead to some serious side effects such as headaches and feeling dizzy. If you encounter such problems, contact your doctor immediately or seek medical advice. Some common side effects of using Reglan include: diarrhea, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, reduced sex drive and swelling of the feet and arms. 

 

Before you start using Metoclopramide, tell your doctor if you have:

• allergies

• high blood pressure

• Kidney or liver disease

• Parkinson disease