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. 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:

• bleeding or blockage in your stomach or intestines;
• a perforation (hole) 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 disease;
• liver disease (especially cirrhosis);
• congestive heart failure;
• diabetes (your insulin dose may need adjusting); or
• 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. Reglan 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.

How should I take Reglan?

Take Reglan exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Take this medicine with a full glass of water.

Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

The oral concentrate form of Reglan must be mixed with another liquid, such as water, fruit juice, soda, or a soft food like applesauce or pudding. Carefully follow mixing directions to make sure you get the correct dose.

Reglan is usually taken before meals and at bedtime. Your doctor may want you to take the medication as needed only with meals that usually cause heartburn. Follow your doctor’s instructions.

Store Reglan at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, confusion, tremors or uncontrolled muscle movements in face or neck, or seizure (convulsions).

Reglan side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Reglan and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• tremors, or restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck;
• mask-like appearance of the face;
• fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, rapid breathing;
• depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;
• hallucinations, anxiety, agitation, jittery feeling, trouble staying still;
• swelling, fluid retention;
• jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes); or
• seizure (convulsions).

Less serious side effects may include:

• feeling restless, drowsy, tired, or dizzy;
• headache, sleep problems (insomnia);
• nausea, diarrhea;
• breast tenderness or swelling;
• changes in your menstrual periods; or
• urinating more than usual.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

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 other drugs will affect Reglan?

Before taking Reglan, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• acetaminophen (Tylenol);
• cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune);
• digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin);
• glycopyrrolate (Robinul);
• levodopa (Larodopa, Atamet, Parcopa, Sinemet);
• mepenzolate (Cantil);
• tetracycline (Brodspec, Panmycin, Robitet, Sumycin, Tetracap, and others);
• atropine (Donnatal, and others), benztropine (Cogentin), dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), methscopolamine (Pamine), or scopolamine (Transderm-Scop);
• bladder or urinary medications such as darifenacin (Enablex), tolterodine (Detrol), or solifenacin (Vesicare);
• bronchodilators such as ipratroprium (Atrovent) or tiotropium (Spiriva);
• irritable bowel medications such as dicyclomine (Bentyl), hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Levsin), or propantheline (Pro-Banthine); or
• an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Reglan. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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