Klonopin and Reflux

I forgot to mention that I am continuing on my Klonopin 3x a day for anxiety. The doctor during my hospitalization in September found eroisions and inflammation. At that time I was on xanax and tofranil only in the evening and xanax as needed. This was rare that I would take it during the day. However, after months of not feeling well, dropping weight and not eating my anxiety got really bad.   Also, they thought I had a slowed stomach emptying after I was on Protonix and levbid in the hospital. I was in the hospital twice in September of 2007. The second test done a few weeks after my discharge and on nexium and klonopin showed normal. This test was performed a little differently than the first. Does this make a difference in determining if I really do have slowed stomach emptying or gastroparesis?

Lee

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

Hi lostinmedworld,
The symptoms you have mentioned can occur in gastroparesis.
You need gastric motility testing.

Moreover levbid can cause delayed gastric emptying.

You can take itopride along with protonix which will improve gastric emptying.
Discuss with your doctor about this.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.

- Ratnakar Kini M.D.

[lostinmedworld]

What is itopride?

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

Hi lostinmedworld,
Itopride belongs to a group of drugs called prokinetics.These provide symptomatic relief from motility problems.
They push the stomach and intestinal contents forward and provide relief from symptoms like bloating.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.

- Ratnakar Kini M.D.