Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C.

August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month, and the Gastroparesis Awareness Campaign Organization is hoping to spread worldwide awareness for the debilitating disorder through continued communication with local governments on increasing federal funds for research and public awareness campaigns.

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Prokinetic drugs, such as Reglan (metoclopramide) are those that increase the movement of ingested material through the gastrointestingal tract. They are usually prescribed to treat diabetic gastroparesis, heartburn and nausea and vomiting in chemotherapy patients. Unfortunately, some prokinetic drugs may produce a number of serious side effects.

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