Reglan’s Interactions with Other Drugs
The medication Reglan, or metoclopramide, has been prescribed to a number of people suffering from chronic acid reflux problems. Sadly, using this medicine has come at a high price because it has been linked to lifelong disorders such as tardive dyskinesia. Additionally, Reglan’s interactions with other drugs can also cause negative effects.
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs
Reglan works as an amplifier for many prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Because of Reglan’s tendency to cause movement disorders, it can actually counteract medications that are given for things like Parkinson’s disease, such as Levodopa. Additionally, it can increase the effects of the following:
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol and other non-aspirin painkillers)
- Antispasmodics
- Antidepressants
- Narcotic analgesics (such as Vicodin)
- Tetracycline
- Tranquilizers
- Anti-rejections (like cyclosporine and digoxin )
- Cimetidine
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Caffeine
Metoclopramide can also amplify the effects of “drugs” such as alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine. Thus, when someone chooses to drink alcohol while taking Reglan, the signs of inebriation, such as a loss of coordination, slurring, and drowsiness, may become more obvious. Tobacco actually contributes to gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, which is treated by Reglan. This means that they actually cancel each other out. Lastly, caffeine taken with Reglan can lead to a person becoming more agitated that usual.
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Amplification of other drugs is but one of the negative effects of Reglan. It has been definitively linked to tardive dyskinesia and cervical dystonia, among other disorders. If you have developed Reglan-related problems, you should speak to a lawyer about your rights.
For more information, contact a Reglan lawyer at the firm of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187 today.
