Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Reglan as follows:
- Do not take reglan, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of reglan. In the event of an allergic response with this medication, report to your physician or other health care personnel, regarding your safety with continuing on intake of reglan.
- Reglan can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on reglan, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you are currently taking and their safety with reglan. Also, if you have been taking reglan for long, discuss with your physician regarding your history of reglan intake, when you are being started on any new medication.
- Reglan intake can result in abnormal involuntary muscle movementscalled tardive dyskinesia, when individuals present with movements such as, lip smacking, chewing, grimacing, frowning, and sticking out of tongue. Individuals can also present with spasms of the laryngeal muscles, resulting in stridor and difficulty breathing. Reglan intake can also result in akathisia, characterized by a sense of restlessness, inability to stay still, foot tapping, and pacing. Individuals with history of tardive dyskinesia must avoid reglan intake. Discuss with your physician and other health care personnel regarding your history of tardive dyskinesia, if any, and your safety with reglan.
