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FDA Warning: Reglan (Metoclopramide)

by James on 17 April 2009

On the 26th of February 2009, the FDA issued a warning about metoclopramide, commonly sold under the brand name of Reglan, as well as many others (Clopra, Maxolon, Reclomide, and Octamide).  The warning is for patients taking high doses, or taking it over the long term. Reglan is commonly used for migraine, particularly migraine in [...]

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MT 100 coming to the UK

by James on 1 December 2005

MT 100, an oral migraine drug from Pozen, was been approved in the UK on Monday (28 Nov).  The drug contains naproxen sodium and metoclopramide.  Naproxen sodium is familiar to migraineurs, it reduces pain and inflammation, and is often used for migraine brought on by hormonal changes.  Metoclopramide has been used to reduce pain and [...]

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One new drug set aside, another on the way…

by James on 6 August 2005

Pozen, Inc. has decided to stop developing its new migraine drug, MT 100.  The Naproxen Sodium and Metoclopramide Hydrochloride drug needed more trials, the FDA concluded.  There have been concerns that it may cause tardive dyskinesia, a chronic disorder of the nervous system causing jerky movements in the face, tongue, and other parts of the [...]

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