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Gastroparesis

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@bori
Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect!
Gastroparesis, as you know, is a very unpleasant condition.
I have a milder form I have been told.
The drug Motillium, as another member mentioned, is not approved here in the US. Its generic name is Domperiodone.
It can cause cardiac arrhythmias.
I’m taking Reglan ,(Metoclopramide), that also helps empty the stomach faster.
I take it a while before meals.
It does help.
Regarding diet I eat small meals, low in fat, since fatty meals stay longer in the stomach.
I also eat slowly.
I drink liquids in small portions too.
I also prefer to lie down after a meal- it seems to help digestion.
I hope more members will share their experiences too.

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@astaingegerdm
My understanding from my daughter who has used Motillium for years is that Reglan causes the more serious side effects and they can be permanent. Not all docs will prescribe Motillium tho.
Bottom line is people need to learn what works for them as there is no one thing that fits all.