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Reglan Uses Reglan increases the rate at which the stomach and intestines move during digestion. It also increases the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines and increases the strength of the lower esophageal sphincter (the muscle between the stomach and esophagus).
How To Use Reglan Take Reglan exactly as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. It
can be taken with or without food.
Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you.
Reglan Side Effects This drug may cause following serious side effects : an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, swelling of your lips, tongue, or face, or hives),uncontrollable movements or spasms of your arms, legs, lips, jaw, tongue, face, or other body part,anxiety, agitation, jitteriness, difficulty breathing, or insomnia,depression,yellowing of the skin or eyes,changes in vision,an irregular heartbeat, or seizures or hallucinations. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Reglan and talk to your doctor if you experience nausea or diarrhea,dizziness, drowsiness, or headache,confusion,fluid retention (swelling of hands or legs, bloating),breast tenderness or swelling,changes in your menstrual cycle, or increased frequency of urination.
Reglan Precautions Tell you doctor if
you have bleeding, an injury, or an obstruction in your stomach,pheochromocytoma, or epilepsy or another seizure disorder. These conditions make it dangerous to use Reglan. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease,a history of depression,Parkinson's disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, or recently had stomach surgery.
Reglan should not be used without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. As it might passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Caution is advised when this product is used in the elderly since this group may be more sensitive to side effects.Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Reglan may cause drowsiness. If you experience drowsiness, avoid these activities.
Reglan Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you are using, especially : digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps),cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral),tetracycline (Sumycin, others),levodopa (Larodopa, Dopar, Sinemet),insulin,a narcotic pain reliever such as morphine (MS Contin, MSIR, others), codeine, hydrocodone (Vicodin, Hycodan), oxycodone (Percocet, Percodan, Tylox, OxyContin), oxymorphone (Numorphan), and others, or clidinium (Quarzan), dicyclomine (Bentyl), hyoscyamine (Levsin, Cystospaz, Anaspaz), belladonna (Donnatal), or propantheline (Pro-Banthine).
Drugs other then those listed above may also interact with Reglan. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Reglan Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of a Reglan overdose may include drowsiness, confusion, uncontrollable movements of the arms, legs, face, or tongue, muscle spasm of the neck, tremor, irritability, and agitation Reglan Notes Do not share Reglan with others. Reglan Missed Dose If you miss an Reglan dosage, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Reglan Storage Store Reglan at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
Important Note The following Informationrmation is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
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