Is metoclopramide safe?
Metoclopramide has been shown to be a very dangerous drug when it comes to issues of depression. Many women who took the drug for the purpose of increasing their milk supply, reported severe anxiety, feelings that they were unfit mothers and should never have had or adopted their baby, as well as suicidal ideation. These symptoms can be worse in women who are already suffering from postpartum depression, and can, if left untreated turn into postpartum psychosis, which puts both the mother and child at severe risk. Many report that the small amount of breastmilk increase is not worth all of the side affects that come with the drug. Where is metoclopramide obtained? Metoclopramide is a prescription drug and cannot be obtained in the U.S. without a prescription. However, many women who do not feel comfortable asking their doctor, or do not have the money to pay for a doctor’s visit, will order the drug from online pharmacies that do not require a prescription. This can be a very dangerous
