Why is Reglan Used?
Reglan is used by people who tend to have two specific gastrointestinal problems more than others. These problems are: • Gastroesophageal reflux that leads to heartburn – Heartburn is an ongoing problem that leads most who suffer from it to use medications. Reglan has typically been the choice of those who have used other medications unsuccessfully. • Diabetic gastroparesis – Diabetics tend to suffer from the retardation of the process by which the gastrointestinal contents are emptied into the stomach. Reglan has tended to help with this process and mitigated the common symptoms which include nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. In a scientific sense, Reglan works by speeding up the contractions of the muscles contained in the upper gastrointestinal tract. This in turn leads to its contents being emptied into the intestines at a faster rate and thereby eliminating the symptoms associated with the two conditions described above. FDA Approval Like all prescription drugs, Reglan had to
