Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Volume 7, Issue 10 , Page 1138, October 2009

Warnings on Metoclopramide Treatment

published online 08 May 2009.

In his discussions of treatment of diabetic gastroparesis, Dr Camilleri never clearly defines the use of metoclopramide. Other articles have emphasized that treatment beyond 3 months is associated with a 1%–10% incidence of tardive dyskinesia.

 

 Conflicts of interest The authors disclose no conflicts.

PII: S1542-3565(09)00434-0

doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2009.04.023

Refers to article:

  • The Stomach in Diabetes: From Villain to Ally , 11 November 2008

    Michael Camilleri
    Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology March 2009 (Vol. 7, Issue 3, Pages 285-287)

Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Volume 7, Issue 10 , Page 1138, October 2009