Metoclopramide Hcl Coupons & Prices

Looking for a metoclopramide HCl coupon? Metoclopramide hydrochloride is an inexpensive, widely stocked generic used short-term for hard-to-treat GERD and for diabetic gastroparesis, so most people never need a brand. Even so, the cash price for the very same tablets can vary a lot from one pharmacy to the next, which is exactly why comparing pays off. Rx.com checks metoclopramide prices at more than 60,000 U.S. pharmacies and gives you a free discount coupon to show at the counter. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price near you.

What is metoclopramide HCl and how does it work?

Metoclopramide hydrochloride is the generic name for the drug once sold mainly as the brand Reglan (the oral brand is now largely discontinued, though generic metoclopramide is widely available). It belongs to a class called dopamine (D2) receptor antagonists and works as a prokinetic agent, meaning it helps the upper digestive tract move and empty more normally. It also has anti-nausea (antiemetic) effects.

The FDA has approved metoclopramide for short-term (about 4 to 12 weeks) treatment of symptomatic, documented gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults who have not responded to usual therapy, and for relief of symptoms of acute and recurrent diabetic gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying). The injectable form is also used in medical settings to prevent nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy or surgery and to help with certain GI procedures. Your prescriber decides whether it fits your situation.

Metoclopramide cost and savings without insurance

Metoclopramide is one of the lower-cost generic prescriptions, so paying cash is often manageable even without insurance. The catch is that pharmacies set their own cash prices, and the spread between the cheapest and most expensive pharmacy in the same town can be surprisingly wide. Comparing before you fill is the single easiest way to avoid overpaying for a routine generic.

Rx.com compares metoclopramide prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies and provides a free discount card you can use instead of, or in place of, an insurance copay when the cash price is lower. There is no manufacturer copay card for generic metoclopramide. To see the current price and coupon for your dose and location, enter your ZIP above.

Brand versions and related alternatives

Metoclopramide comes in a few forms. Most people take the generic oral tablet. There is also Gimoti, a metoclopramide nasal spray, which delivers the same active drug through the nose. The original oral brand, Reglan, is largely discontinued, but generic metoclopramide is the same medicine and remains easy to find.

If metoclopramide is not a good fit, prescribers sometimes choose other anti-nausea medicines depending on the cause. Two common examples are ondansetron and promethazine. These work differently and are not always interchangeable with metoclopramide, so any switch should be decided by your provider. You can compare prices for each on Rx.com.

Safety, boxed warning, and what to watch for

Metoclopramide carries an FDA boxed warning: it can cause tardive dyskinesia, a serious movement disorder that is often irreversible and may include involuntary movements of the face and tongue. The risk goes up the longer you take it and the higher your total cumulative dose, and it is greater in older adults (especially women) and in people with diabetes. Because of this, treatment is generally limited to 12 weeks, and longer use is reserved for rare cases where the benefit clearly outweighs the risk.

Other serious but less common risks include neuroleptic malignant syndrome, acute muscle spasms and other extrapyramidal reactions, restlessness (akathisia), parkinsonism, depression with suicidal thoughts, and QT prolongation. Metoclopramide should not be used if you have GI bleeding, blockage, or perforation, a seizure disorder, pheochromocytoma, or are taking other drugs that can cause similar movement reactions. People with reduced kidney function usually need a lower dose. This is general information, not medical advice, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation and report any new movements or mood changes right away.