Metoclopramide hcl and Dyskinesia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dyskinesia is reported as a side effect among people who take Metoclopramide hcl (metoclopramide hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Reglan, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dyskinesia when taking Metoclopramide hcl. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,434 people who have side effects when taking Metoclopramide hcl from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Metoclopramide hcl?

Metoclopramide hcl has active ingredients of metoclopramide hydrochloride. It is often used in nausea and vomiting. eHealthMe is studying from 2,459 Metoclopramide hcl users. Check the latest studies of Metoclopramide hcl.

What is Dyskinesia?

Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement) is found to be associated with 1,511 drugs and 1,734 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dyskinesia.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

2,434 people reported to have side effects when taking Metoclopramide hcl.
Among them, 36 people (1.48%) have Dyskinesia.

Could Metoclopramide hcl cause Dyskinesia?

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Metoclopramide hcl when they have Dyskinesia? *

What is the gender of people who have Dyskinesia when taking Metoclopramide hcl? *

female: 76.67 %
male: 23.33 %

What is the age of people who have Dyskinesia when taking Metoclopramide hcl? *

What are other drugs people take besides Metoclopramide hcl? *

Reglan: 7 people, 19.44%
Metoclopramide Hydrochloride: 4 people, 11.11%
Metoclopramide: 3 people, 8.33%
Platinol: 3 people, 8.33%
Vitamin D3: 3 people, 8.33%
Provigil: 3 people, 8.33%
Avonex: 3 people, 8.33%
Prilosec: 2 people, 5.56%
Protonix: 2 people, 5.56%
Ondansetron: 2 people, 5.56%

What are other side effects people have besides Dyskinesia? *

Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 18 people, 50.00%
Extrapyramidal Disorder (involuntary muscle spasms in the face and neck): 14 people, 38.89%
Tardive Dyskinesia (a disorder that involves involuntary movements): 10 people, 27.78%
Injury: 8 people, 22.22%
Emotional Disorder: 8 people, 22.22%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 19.44%
Activities Of Daily Living Impaired: 7 people, 19.44%
Weakness: 7 people, 19.44%
Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 6 people, 16.67%
Akathisia (a movement disorder characterized by a feeling of inner restlessness): 5 people, 13.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 16.67%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 8.33%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 3 people, 8.33%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 2.78%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 1 person, 2.78%
Impaired Gastric Emptying: 1 person, 2.78%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 2.78%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 2.78%
Constipation: 1 person, 2.78%
Abdominal Pain: 1 person, 2.78%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on metoclopramide hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Metoclopramide hcl) and Metoclopramide hcl (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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