Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Metoclopramide as follows: Metoclopramide use carries the risk of inducing mood changes and depressive symptoms. Patients with history of mood disorders, secondary to Metoclopramide intake, can experience deterioration and worsening of symptoms of mood disorders. Individuals can present with complaints such as, feeling low, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, hallucinations, gross appetite changes, impulsiveness, agitation, aggression, and suicidal thoughts. Discuss with your physician regarding history [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Metoclopramide as follows: Metoclopramide 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. Metoclopramide intake can also result in akathisia, characterized by a sense of restlessness, inability to stay still, foot [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Metoclopramide as follows: Metoclopramide carries the risk of causing and aggravating some underlying cardiac arrhythmias, leading to severe debility and death. Notify your physician regarding history of arrhythmias, if any, to discuss your safety with Metoclopramide intake. During intake of Metoclopramide, report to your physician regarding any worsening signs and symptoms of arrhythmias, such as, frequent episodes of fatigue, lightheadedness, near fainting, shortness of breath, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Metoclopramide as follows: Do not take Metoclopramide with alcohol or opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, as these products can add to the confusion caused by Metoclopramide. A number of OTC cough medications, antihistamines, and antianxiety medications, can potentiate the confusion caused by Metoclopramide and so, must be avoided taking along with Metoclopramide. If you are prescribed metoclopramide to manage symptoms of nausea [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Metoclopramide as follows: Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of Metoclopramide needed to derive the beneficial effects. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Metoclopramide, being a prokinetic agent, can increase the motility of the [...]