Metoclopramide
What To Think About
Do not use metoclopramide if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, prostate disease, severe low blood pressure, or rapid, irregular heartbeats.
Metoclopramide can cause sleepiness and confusion, so do not operate motor vehicles or other machinery until you know how you react to this medicine.
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking metoclopramide.
Metoclopramide can interact with many other medicines. Check with your doctor before taking other medicines, such as antihistamines or cold medicines, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, pain medicines, seizure medicines, or muscle relaxants.
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: August 11, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
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