Metoclopramide: What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Metoclopramide

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What are the possible side effects of metoclopramide?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using metoclopramide and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• tremors, or restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck;
• mask-like appearance of the face;
• fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, rapid breathing;
• depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;
• hallucinations, anxiety, agitation, jittery feeling, trouble staying still;
• swelling, fluid retention;
• jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes); or
• seizure (convulsions).

Less serious side effects may include:

• feeling restless, drowsy, tired, or dizzy;
• headache, sleep problems (insomnia);
• nausea, diarrhea;
• breast tenderness or swelling;
• changes in your menstrual periods; or
• urinating more than usual.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

After you stop taking metoclopramide, you may have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as headache, dizziness, or nervousness. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication.

Last updated:	October 23, 2007