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- The proper way to use
- Precautions to keep in mind
- Common known side effects
Common known side effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare
- Abdominal pain or tenderness- chills - clay colored stools- convulsions- dark urine- difficulty in breathing- difficulty in speaking or swallowing- dizziness or fainting- fast or irregular heartbeat- fever- general feeling of tiredness or weakness- headache (severe or continuing)- inability to move eyes- increase in blood pressure- increased sweating- itching- lip smacking or puckering- loss of appetite- loss of balance control- loss of bladder control- mask-like face- muscle spasms of face, neck, and back- nausea and vomiting- puffing of cheeks- rapid or worm-like movements of tongue- shuffling walk- skin rash- sore throat - stiffness of arms or legs- swelling of feet or lower legs- trembling and shaking of hands and fingers- tic-like or twitching movements - twisting movements of body- uncontrolled chewing movements- uncontrolled movements of arms and legs- unusually pale skin- weakness of arms and legs- yellow eyes or skinWith high doses
may occur within minutes of receiving a dose of metoclopramide and last for 2 to 24 hours
- Aching or discomfort in lower legs- panic-like sensation- sensation of crawling in legs - unusual nervousness, restlessness, or irritabilitySymptoms of overdose
may also occur rarely with usual doses, especially in children and young adults, and with high doses used to treat the nausea and vomiting caused by anticancer medicines
- Confusion- convulsions (seizures)- drowsiness (severe)Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Diarrhea—with high doses- drowsiness - restlessnessLess common or rare
- Breast tenderness and swelling- changes in menstruation- constipation- decreased interest in sexual intercourse- inability to have or keep an erection- increased flow of breast milk- increased need to urinate- loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance- mental depression- nausea- passing urine more often- skin rash- trouble in sleeping- unusual dryness of mouth- unusual irritabilityOther side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
- The proper way to use
- Precautions to keep in mind
- Common known side effects
