Metoclopramide

Common brands: Ondansetron, Pain Relief, Acid Reducer, Goodnow Pain Relief, Rapidol

Top reporter: Ani Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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53,897
Total Reports
18,391
Serious Reports
7,167
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (13.30%)

Patient Demographics

Male
18,945
Female
30,316

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Metoclopramide.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 TARDIVE DYSKINESIA 13,206
12.9%
2 EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDER 11,633
11.4%
3 NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDER 7,175
7.0%
4 DYSTONIA 6,667
6.5%
5 PAIN 4,703
4.6%
6 NAUSEA 4,004
3.9%
7 ECONOMIC PROBLEM 3,755
3.7%
8 VOMITING 3,211
3.1%
9 ANXIETY 3,194
3.1%
10 MOVEMENT DISORDER 2,869
2.8%
11 ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING IMPAIRED 2,759
2.7%
12 DIARRHOEA 2,728
2.7%
13 DYSKINESIA 2,561
2.5%
14 INCORRECT DRUG ADMINISTRATION DURATION 2,488
2.4%
15 DEFORMITY 2,327
2.3%
16 FATIGUE 2,214
2.2%
17 MULTIPLE INJURIES 2,127
2.1%
18 OFF LABEL USE 2,125
2.1%
19 PYREXIA 2,114
2.1%
20 DYSPNOEA 2,082
2.0%
21 FEBRILE NEUTROPENIA 2,048
2.0%
22 QUALITY OF LIFE DECREASED 2,038
2.0%
23 TREMOR 2,002
2.0%
24 FAMILY STRESS 1,920
1.9%
25 EMOTIONAL DISTRESS 1,905
1.9%
26 FEAR 1,690
1.7%
27 ASTHENIA 1,674
1.6%
28 ANHEDONIA 1,637
1.6%
29 AKATHISIA 1,608
1.6%
30 HEADACHE 1,571
1.5%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.