Metoclopramide Hcl

Alternate Name: Reglan

Description: Reglan is prescribed for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Metoclopramide is the generic version of Reglan. The average Reglan price is about $317 for a supply of 100, 5 mg oral tablets. However, you can use our free LowerMyRx coupon card to save significantly on Reglan prices at a participating pharmacy near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antiemetic, Diagnostic Agent, Stimulant, Gastrointestinal

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 5 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, high blood pressure, or a history of depression. Tell your doctor if you had recent surgery in your stomach. This medicine may cause the following problems:Tardive dyskinesiaNeuroleptic malignant syndrome (a nerve disorder that could be life-threatening)Changes in mood or behaviorHigh blood pressureIncreased levels of prolactin hormone This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or have trouble with thinking or controlling body movements. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Severe muscle stiffness, tremors, or twitching. Swelling in your hands, arms, legs, or feet. Trouble breathing. Twitching or muscle movements you cannot control. Uncontrolled movement of your face, tongue, eyes, neck, or head. Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how metoclopramide works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Acetaminophen, apomorphine, atovaquone, bromocriptine, cabergoline, cyclosporine, digoxin, fosfomycin, levodopa, posaconazole oral liquid, pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine, sirolimus, tacrolimus, tetracyclineInsulin or diabetes medicineMedicine for depression (including bupropion, fluoxetine, paroxetine, an MAO inhibitor)Medicine to treat mental illnessNarcotic pain medicine, Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.