Reglan (metoclopramide) is used as a short-term treatment (4 to 12 weeks) for ongoing heartburn when the usual medicines do not work well enough. It is used mostly for heartburn that occurs after a meal or during the daytime.

Take Reglan exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

In most cases, Reglan is prescribed for only 4 to 12 weeks. Reglan is usually taken orally.

Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.

Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Do not take Reglan with other medications that increase the risk of experiencing extrapyramidal reactions (eg, spasms, muscle contractions, jerky/rigid movements).

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Reglan: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common Reglan side effects may include:

• feeling restless;
• feeling drowsy or tired;
• lack of energy;
• nausea, vomiting;
• headache, confusion; or
• sleep problems (insomnia).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

What is Reglan?
Reglan is a prescription medication used to treat GERD, nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, and other conditions.

Can you drink alcohol while taking Reglan?

Additive sedative effects can occur when metoclopramide is given with alcohol.

What are Reglan side effects?

Drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, trouble sleeping, agitation, headache, and diarrhea may occur.