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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) /
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Yes, Reglan has a lot of side effects. In fact, it's often not recommended for that very reason: about 10% of people will feel some sort of side effect from Reglan, mostly fatigue and possibly restlessness.
Have you tried any other class of drug? PPIs, like Protonix or Nexium, or H2-inhibitors, like Zantac or Pepcid? (For the record, PPIs also strengthen the LES, although they shut down production of acid instead of increasing the gastric contractions.) Usually Reglan is reserved for people with gastric motility issues. Have you had a gastric emptying exam? If so, what was the result?
If you're looking for a cure, you need to figure out the cause for the acid reflux.
Good luck.
I think i dont have normal acid reflux since i have never experienced heartburn and usually have a feeling of a lump stuck in my throat...which makes me believe that i have LPR.
I read somewhere that reglan is effective in tightening the LES valve so was curious to try it if it does not have really bad side effects.