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Metoclopramide and Multiple sclerosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Multiple sclerosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Metoclopramide (metoclopramide hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Avonex, and have Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Multiple sclerosis when taking Metoclopramide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 80,804 people who have side effects when taking Metoclopramide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Metoclopramide?

Metoclopramide has active ingredients of metoclopramide hydrochloride. It is often used in nausea. eHealthMe is studying from 81,263 Metoclopramide users. Check the latest studies of Metoclopramide.

What is Multiple sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath) is found to be associated with 1,088 drugs and 1,358 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Multiple sclerosis.

On Jul, 11, 2026

80,804 people reported to have side effects when taking Metoclopramide.
Among them, 53 people (0.07%) have Multiple sclerosis.

Could Metoclopramide cause Multiple sclerosis?

Among these 53 people:

How long have people been on Metoclopramide when they have Multiple sclerosis? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 66.67 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 33.33 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Multiple sclerosis when taking Metoclopramide? *

  • female: 92.16 %
  • male: 7.84 %

What is the age of people who have Multiple sclerosis when taking Metoclopramide? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 13.89 %
  • 40-49: 25.0 %
  • 50-59: 38.89 %
  • 60+: 22.22 %

What are other drugs people take besides Metoclopramide? *

  1. Avonex: 13 people, 24.53%
  2. Gabapentin: 12 people, 22.64%
  3. Baclofen: 10 people, 18.87%
  4. Ventolin: 9 people, 16.98%
  5. Lexapro: 8 people, 15.09%
  6. Vitamin C: 8 people, 15.09%
  7. Tysabri: 7 people, 13.21%
  8. Pantoprazole: 6 people, 11.32%
  9. Ampyra: 6 people, 11.32%
  10. Acetaminophen: 6 people, 11.32%

What are other side effects people have besides Multiple sclerosis? *

  1. Weight Decreased: 14 people, 26.42%
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 20.75%
  3. Pain: 10 people, 18.87%
  4. Memory Loss: 10 people, 18.87%
  5. Dizziness: 10 people, 18.87%
  6. Fall: 9 people, 16.98%
  7. Weakness: 9 people, 16.98%
  8. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 9 people, 16.98%
  9. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 9 people, 16.98%
  10. Feeling Hot: 8 people, 15.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 11 people, 20.75%
  2. Depression: 5 people, 9.43%
  3. Asthma: 4 people, 7.55%
  4. Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 4 people, 7.55%
  5. Gait Disturbance: 3 people, 5.66%
  6. Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 3 people, 5.66%
  7. Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 3.77%
  8. High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 3.77%
  9. Sedation: 2 people, 3.77%
  10. Peripheral Neuropathy (damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system): 2 people, 3.77%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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) and Metoclopramide (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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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