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Drug-Induced Dystonia: Metoclopramide and Antipsychotics Lead FAERS

by GLOOM

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A 2026 FAERS pharmacovigilance study of 28,938 dystonia reports found the strongest reporting signal for metoclopramide, while antipsychotics dominated the high-volume psychiatric medication signal and most timed cases began within 30 days of drug exposure.1 Research Highlights 28,938 dystonia reports: Chen et al. analyzed 27,618 patients represented in FAERS reports from Q1 2004 through Q3 …

Reglan (Metoclopramide) For Migraines: An Emergency Abortive Therapy

by GLOOM

Reglan (Metoclopramide) is a medication approved by the FDA for the treatment of gastroparesis or delayed stomach emptying. Gastroparesis often occurs as a result of conditions such as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and diabetes, but is also sometimes experienced by patients following surgery (post-operative). Assuming an individual postpones treatment of ongoing gastroparesis, stomach acid can …