Metoclopramide and Sleep walking - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sleep walking 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 5 - 10 years also take Xyrem, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sleep walking 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 Sleep walking?

Sleep walking (walking during sleep) is found to be associated with 676 drugs and 1,125 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sleep walking.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

80,804 people reported to have side effects when taking Metoclopramide.
Among them, 39 people (0.05%) have Sleep walking.

Could Metoclopramide cause Sleep walking?

Among these 39 people:

How long have people been on Metoclopramide when they have Sleep walking? *

What is the gender of people who have Sleep walking when taking Metoclopramide? *

female: 60.53 %
male: 39.47 %

What is the age of people who have Sleep walking when taking Metoclopramide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Metoclopramide? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sleep walking? *

Homicide (human killing another human): 15 people, 38.46%
Akathisia (a movement disorder characterized by a feeling of inner restlessness): 13 people, 33.33%
Fall: 11 people, 28.21%
Memory Loss: 9 people, 23.08%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 8 people, 20.51%
Overdose: 8 people, 20.51%
Cauda Equina Syndrome (affecting the bundle of nerve roots): 7 people, 17.95%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 7 people, 17.95%
Drug Ineffective: 7 people, 17.95%
Rickets (softening of bones): 7 people, 17.95%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 14 people, 35.90%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 11 people, 28.21%
Pain: 8 people, 20.51%
Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 8 people, 20.51%
Emotional Distress: 5 people, 12.82%
Sleep Disorder: 4 people, 10.26%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 10.26%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 4 people, 10.26%
Waxy Flexibility (the person is nearly or completely unresponsive to stimuli and remains immobile for long periods): 1 person, 2.56%
Quit Smoking: 1 person, 2.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sleep walking (1,125 conditions)

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?

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