Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Reglan as follows: 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 [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Reglan 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 reglan needed to derive the beneficial effects. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Reglan, being a prokinetic agent, can increase the motility of the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Reglan as follows: Reglan use for prolonged periods can result in increased secretion of the hormone prolactin from the pituitary gland. Increased prolactin secretion in males can result in reduced body & facial hair, growth of breast tissue, reduced sexual interest, and impotence. Increased prolactin secretion in women can result in excessive growth of breast tissue, milk production without pregnancy, reduced menstruation or absent menstruation, vaginal dryness, painful [...]