Mejia1980: Reglan/metoclopramide injection - immediate adverse reaction

[Mejia1980]

iv push of reglan and life has fallen apart !!!

 

Hi y’all I looking for answers … about 3 months and 24 days ago I went to the ER for a migraine and got the famous cocktail … in it was reglan . Immediately after getting this injection I went into a panic and want to jump up and run ! Ever since this day I have struggled with anxiety, intrusive thought, depression to the point of numbness and horrible brain fog not being able to concentrate or focus on anything . I’m reaching out because I’m wanting to know if anyone had this reaction and how long and if you all healed ? What happened to me ??? Please help !!!!

 

Edited November 11, 2022 by ChessieCat
added topic title before rewording

[getofflex]

Hello, and welcome to SA.  We are a volunteer-run community of people who have been or are getting off of psychiatric drugs. I 'm very sorry that you have had this experience from just one dose of Reglan.  This drug is a dopamine antagonist, and was originally developed in the 1960's as an antipsychotic.  Some people develop an adverse reaction to it, and it sounds like you are one of these people unfortunately. This is a psychoactive drug, which means it affects the nervous system.  

 

This link explains more about Reglan:

 

Reglan/Metoclopramide

 

The good news is, you will recover.  However, this will take time.  Please read this link to understand more about adverse reactions: 

 

Immediate Adverse Reaction

Can you please give us specific information in your signature about your drug history for all drugs and supplements you are on and have been on, especially for the past 18-24 months?  It would be especially helpful to have the details of your drugs in a concise vertical list (no symptoms), only specific dates, include the day (as best you can say for example early March if you don't recall the day), drug names, and dosages of each medication decrease or increase.

 

Please read the link below for instructions.  This will allow us to give you the best guidance.  

 

How to List Drug History in Signature

 

 

These links explain about recovery from psychotropic medications.  Although you had an adverse reaction, and not withdrawal, these things are similar. 

 

Video on Recovery from Psych Drugs

 

Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization

 

 

Here is a link with checklists of common symptoms: 

 

Dr Joseph Glenmullen Withdrawal Symptom Checklists

 

 

Here are some techniques to cope with symptoms: 

 

Non Drug Ways to Cope with Withdrawal Symptoms

 

Stability is really important.  Please read the link about stability:

 

Keep It Simple, Slow, and Stable

 

 

We don't suggest many supplements, but 2 that many of us find helpful are magnesium and omega-3 fish oil. Here are the links for info about those. It is suggested to add one at a time, and start with a low dose to see how it affects you. 

Magnesium

Omega 3 Fish Oil

 

What you need now is time, and natural self care. Please check out the link above with non drug coping strategies - there are a lot of good tools in there.  Please keep us posted on how you are doing.  

 

 

Edited November 18, 2022 by getofflex

[getofflex]

Here is another thread about adverse reactions.  It mentions adverse reactions to SSRI's, but I would think it would be similar for Reglan.  

 

Immediate Adverse Reactions:  How Long for Recovery

[Mejia1980]

Hi I have never used drugs . The only thing I ever took was rizateiptin for migraines . July 15th was the day that I had the reglan . That’s when all this started . I didn’t put two and two togeather . I truly thought I was having a break down so I admitted myself . Th ey told me I had anxiety and depression . The put me on Zoloft 25 mg and it gave me intrusive thought and made me want to hurt myself. I was on that for 6 days and stopped . I continued therpy (which didn’t help ) and th ey kept telling me I needed meds so they suggested prozec . So again I tried it . I was on it for 25 days … in this 25 days I had irritation, anger , I was numb had no emotion and again wanted to hurt myself . When I y hold the psychiatrist that I though it was prozec making me feel this way she told me it was in my head and I was not being med compliant.. so I stoped the prozec anyway . I only put two and two togeather after I went for a vitamin infusion and the nurse there asked me what was wrong and I told her and she asked when it started and I told her after the reglan and she said it for sure was a reaction . That’s when I found the Facebook group and reached out to others who faced the same problems . Since then I have not take meds ( forgot to ad I did take Xanax here and there though these months and it made me feel normal but haven’t taken in in the past month ) I have started taking d3 omgea 3 magnesium and probiotics .. I also had another infusion with turmic l-tyrosine and vitamin c … I struggle with brain fog and memory problems right now … what is the normal recovery time frame? I truly appreciate your help ❤️

[getofflex]

As previously requested, we need you to give us your drug history in your signature box.  This will explain how to do that.  Then, we will be able to answer your questions.  

 

Can you please give us specific information in your signature about your drug history for all drugs and supplements you are on and have been on, especially for the past 18-24 months?  It would be especially helpful to have the details of your drugs in a concise vertical list (no symptoms), only specific dates, include the day (as best you can say for example early March if you don't recall the day), drug names, and dosages of each medication decrease or increase.

 

Please read the link below for instructions.  This will allow us to give you the best guidance.  

 

How to List Your Drug History in Your Signature

 

Also, please keep your questions to this one intro thread here, to avoid confusion and duplication of effort.  I moved your previous post from another topic to your intro thread. 

 

 

 

Edited November 18, 2022 by getofflex

[Mejia1980]

I was given Droperidol in a migraine cocktail in the ER .. it is a 1st generation antipsychotic.. I was given a larger dose and it was pushed fast . My life has fallen apart since then …. All the symptoms of PAWS … is it possible after one use of this drug I could be experiencing PAWS? 

[getofflex]

Previous post moved to your intro topic to keep your history all in one place.  Please post questions and discussion about your situation in this one thread, to avoid confusion and duplication of efforts.  Do not create new threads.  Thank you.  

 

This is a site for tapering off of psychiatric drugs.  What is your goal in being on this site?  Is it to stop relying on psychiatric drugs?  I'm seeing a pattern where you take psychiatric drugs, have a bad reaction, then come here in a crisis.  If you keep going back to the health care system, and allowing them to put these drugs in you, there is not much we can do. If you keep relying on drugs, you will need to go to your prescribers and ask for help from them. 

 

It may be that other forums would be better suited to your needs, such as https://www.depressionforums.org or https://www.patientslikeme.com

 

Let us know if you decide you want to get off of psychiatric drugs, and we will be happy to help.  

[Mejia1980]

No this is the same injection … it was a one time thing and I’m not recovered yet ! I’m looking for support. I though it was reglan and then I got my hospital records and come to find out it was dropardol… that’s why I am here … any insight would be great ❤️‍🩹

[Altostrata]

Hello, @Mejia1980 

 

Strongly recommend you talk to your doctors about adverse effects of the drugs they prescribe. If you have one bad reaction after another to psychiatric drugs, perhaps you should reconsider pursuing that type of treatment. 

 

We provide peer support for going off psychiatric drugs but we cannot provide second opinions about every bad reaction you might have to a psychiatric drug. That type of advice is beyond peer support here.

 

 

[Doctorsrcrap]

It's sounds like to me you had a bad reaction from that one injection then the moronic doctors tried to treat you with more drugs becauae they are stupid and they made you more destabilised. Each time you tried a new one your brain probably kicked off a little bit more. 

I'm not a mod so i have no idea but I would guess the mods would say this is an adverse reaction and will take many months to heal. If you stop taking anymore physc drugs and look after yourself naturally then things should improve. 

As I've said im not a mod so can't give any advice but just wanted to give you some support. 

Hang in there 

[Mejia1980]

I think you all are reading wrong I was only injected one time … I don’t take antipsychotic it was in a migraine cocktail that was given to me in the ER .. I’m asking if it’s possible to have this adverse reaction to it after one dose . I’m not looking for medical advice just want some hope that I will heal that’s all ❤️‍🩹🙏

[getofflex]

I've already given you information about adverse reactions.  Please see my posts on Nov. 16.  

[Doctorsrcrap]

I understand that you haven't been taking drugs. All I'm saying is that you had an adverse reaction from the injection and then stupid doctors tried to fix thst with tablets which I can further complicate the problem. I understand that previously you hadn't and arent taking them now. 

So all I mean is your body is unhappy but if you look after it which means things like not taking drugs ( I know you arent but try to keep it that way).

Eat healthy.

Try to rest.

Get gentle exercise

Drink plenty of water

No alcohol 

All these things should mean you will go back to how you was before all this but sadly it could take a little while but there's no reason to think you won't recover. 

You haven't poisoned yourself for years with this crap like some of us and so you've got the best chance of recovery. 

I hope this explains it a bit better. 

I'm routing for you. Just look after yourself. Try not to panic about the symptoms and let time pass. 

If you want to talk dont hesitate to reach out to people. I believe as well there are adverse reaction success stories in the success section. 

Good luck 

[Mejia1980]

Thank you it’s been a long six months and I’m just scared because I don’t want to be stuck this way 😢 I’m trying to stay away from medication but my anxiety is awful in the mornings … I’m going to keep pushing I hope it passes sooner then later ❤️

[Altostrata]

We still need your drug history in your signature.

[Doctorsrcrap]

How u getting on?

[Mejia1980]

Im struggling I’m confused .. the depression is so hard I don’t enjoy anything it’s scary 

[Doctorsrcrap]

I know. The whole experience is truly horrific 

[Mejia1980]

Are you healed ? 

[Doctorsrcrap]

Me? 

No. Not even close 

[NardilTime]

It gets better. Slowly but it happens. Hang in there.