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Brand Names: Metoclopram, Reglan
Generic Name: Metoclopramide

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

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

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 9 56%
Nausea 2 12%
General health 2 12%
Abdominal bloating 1 6%
Bowel problems 1 6%
Slow my MS progress 1 6%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Metoclopramide.

  0 mg none 0 none 0 mg none 10 mg day 20 mg day 25 mg day 30 mg day 40 mg day 50 mg day
  2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 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
2
2
4
2
3
0

Stopped taking Metoclopramide

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
1
0
1
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Metoclopramide (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Side effects too severe 1 33% Side effects too severe: 33%
Other 1 33% Other: 33%
Course of treatment ended 1 33% Course of treatment ended: 33%


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