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Suggest An Alternative Medicine To Metoclopramide
Question: hi
i am taking lansoprazole 30mg 2 x a day
and metoclopramide 10mg 3 x a day
i have been taking the metoclopramide for 1 week today but the last 2 days i have been very drowsy/sleepy and feel like I'm on edge and can't rest,,is there another medication that does the same as metoclopramide without this horrible side effect
i am taking lansoprazole 30mg 2 x a day
and metoclopramide 10mg 3 x a day
i have been taking the metoclopramide for 1 week today but the last 2 days i have been very drowsy/sleepy and feel like I'm on edge and can't rest,,is there another medication that does the same as metoclopramide without this horrible side effect
Brief Answer:
There are multiple alternatives
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting a query at healthcaremagic.
Metoclopramide is prokinetic drug which alters the motility of gastrointestinal tract and used for relieving nausea and vomiting by antagonism of dopamine receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone.
The other agent which belongs to same class and have similar action are Domperidone which you can discuss with your doctor. Like metoclopramide domperidone also need to be taken in similar fashion and doses which will be determined by your treating physician.
Other than these prokinetic agents serotonin receptors antagonist (5 HT3) can be used in your case as they have very low side effect profile and high efficacy in compare to metoclopramide. Example of this class of drugs are Ondansetron and olesetron.
'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help".
Thanks
There are multiple alternatives
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting a query at healthcaremagic.
Metoclopramide is prokinetic drug which alters the motility of gastrointestinal tract and used for relieving nausea and vomiting by antagonism of dopamine receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone.
The other agent which belongs to same class and have similar action are Domperidone which you can discuss with your doctor. Like metoclopramide domperidone also need to be taken in similar fashion and doses which will be determined by your treating physician.
Other than these prokinetic agents serotonin receptors antagonist (5 HT3) can be used in your case as they have very low side effect profile and high efficacy in compare to metoclopramide. Example of this class of drugs are Ondansetron and olesetron.
'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help".
Thanks
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