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Brand Names: Metoclopram, Reglan

What is Metoclopramide? Metoclopramide is a gastrointestinal stimulant used to treat gastroesophageal reflux and erosions/ulcers of the esophagus. It is also used to treat nausea, vomiting, heartburn, prolonged fullness after meals, and loss of appetite in patients with diabetes (diabetic gastroparesis).

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Reasons Taken

10 patients in the community are taking or have taken Metoclopramide.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 6 60%
Constipation 2 20%
Choking/coughing while eating or drinking 1 10%
GI problems 1 10%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Metoclopramide.

  0 mg none 1 mg day 5 mg day 6 tps. day 15 mg day 30 mg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Metoclopramide or how long patients were taking Metoclopramide before stopping.

Currently taking Metoclopramide

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
0
0
1
0
1

Stopped taking Metoclopramide

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
0
1
0
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Metoclopramide (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 1 50% Did not seem to work: 50%
Side effects too severe 1 50% Side effects too severe: 50%


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