antibiotics for reflux?

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amber682

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My daughter is on .5 ml of zantac for reflux. It seems to have helped with the spitting up/vomiting, but she coughs a lot. In fact, more than she did when they first prescribed the zantac. She has no other symptoms going on.

Today they upped her to 1 ml zantac and scheduled an upper GI radiography and barium swallow. They said they don't use reglan anymore, its got a bad label on it? So they'd probably use an antibiotic (I can't remember the name) instead, but they need to be sure its a reflux issue first. I obviously have to talk to them some more about it, but was wondering if anyone else has any experience with it?
 
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amber682

New member
My daughter is on .5 ml of zantac for reflux. It seems to have helped with the spitting up/vomiting, but she coughs a lot. In fact, more than she did when they first prescribed the zantac. She has no other symptoms going on.

Today they upped her to 1 ml zantac and scheduled an upper GI radiography and barium swallow. They said they don't use reglan anymore, its got a bad label on it? So they'd probably use an antibiotic (I can't remember the name) instead, but they need to be sure its a reflux issue first. I obviously have to talk to them some more about it, but was wondering if anyone else has any experience with it?
 
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amber682

New member
My daughter is on .5 ml of zantac for reflux. It seems to have helped with the spitting up/vomiting, but she coughs a lot. In fact, more than she did when they first prescribed the zantac. She has no other symptoms going on.

Today they upped her to 1 ml zantac and scheduled an upper GI radiography and barium swallow. They said they don't use reglan anymore, its got a bad label on it? So they'd probably use an antibiotic (I can't remember the name) instead, but they need to be sure its a reflux issue first. I obviously have to talk to them some more about it, but was wondering if anyone else has any experience with it?
 
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amber682

New member
My daughter is on .5 ml of zantac for reflux. It seems to have helped with the spitting up/vomiting, but she coughs a lot. In fact, more than she did when they first prescribed the zantac. She has no other symptoms going on.

Today they upped her to 1 ml zantac and scheduled an upper GI radiography and barium swallow. They said they don't use reglan anymore, its got a bad label on it? So they'd probably use an antibiotic (I can't remember the name) instead, but they need to be sure its a reflux issue first. I obviously have to talk to them some more about it, but was wondering if anyone else has any experience with it?
 
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amber682

New member
My daughter is on .5 ml of zantac for reflux. It seems to have helped with the spitting up/vomiting, but she coughs a lot. In fact, more than she did when they first prescribed the zantac. She has no other symptoms going on.
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<br />Today they upped her to 1 ml zantac and scheduled an upper GI radiography and barium swallow. They said they don't use reglan anymore, its got a bad label on it? So they'd probably use an antibiotic (I can't remember the name) instead, but they need to be sure its a reflux issue first. I obviously have to talk to them some more about it, but was wondering if anyone else has any experience with it?
 
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Mommafirst

Guest
I believe its erythromycin that they use. Alyssa is on Reglan -- what is the problem with it? Now I'm concerned. I know its a med that needs carefull observation in the early days. But Alyssa does well with it and its made a huge difference. I'm guessing that they suspect Hazel may be aspirating the reflux? Or just that the reflux is making her cough? Reflux can be nasty stuff -- controlling it is so important.
 
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Mommafirst

Guest
I believe its erythromycin that they use. Alyssa is on Reglan -- what is the problem with it? Now I'm concerned. I know its a med that needs carefull observation in the early days. But Alyssa does well with it and its made a huge difference. I'm guessing that they suspect Hazel may be aspirating the reflux? Or just that the reflux is making her cough? Reflux can be nasty stuff -- controlling it is so important.
 
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Mommafirst

Guest
I believe its erythromycin that they use. Alyssa is on Reglan -- what is the problem with it? Now I'm concerned. I know its a med that needs carefull observation in the early days. But Alyssa does well with it and its made a huge difference. I'm guessing that they suspect Hazel may be aspirating the reflux? Or just that the reflux is making her cough? Reflux can be nasty stuff -- controlling it is so important.
 
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Mommafirst

Guest
I believe its erythromycin that they use. Alyssa is on Reglan -- what is the problem with it? Now I'm concerned. I know its a med that needs carefull observation in the early days. But Alyssa does well with it and its made a huge difference. I'm guessing that they suspect Hazel may be aspirating the reflux? Or just that the reflux is making her cough? Reflux can be nasty stuff -- controlling it is so important.
 
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Mommafirst

Guest
I believe its erythromycin that they use. Alyssa is on Reglan -- what is the problem with it? Now I'm concerned. I know its a med that needs carefull observation in the early days. But Alyssa does well with it and its made a huge difference. I'm guessing that they suspect Hazel may be aspirating the reflux? Or just that the reflux is making her cough? Reflux can be nasty stuff -- controlling it is so important.
 
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Mommy2Zeke

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I have used Reglan and ended up doing some research on it after I had some terrible adverse reactions.

Here are a couple of the newer concerns many doctors have with it.

Persistent tardive dyskinesia: Some patients on long term therapy may develop tardive dyskinesia during or after treatment. The symptoms are persistent and in some patients appear to be irreversible. Rhythmic, involuntary movements of the tongue, face, mouth or jaw is characteristic. These can include protrusion of the tongue, puffing of the cheeks, puckering of the mouth and chewing movements. Involuntary movements of the extremities may also be present. There is no known effective treatment for tardive dyskinesia. Antiparkinson agents are usually ineffective in alleviating the symptoms. If the symptoms do appear the dose of METOCLOPRAMIDE, and all other antipsychotic or antidopaminergic agents should be reduced progressively until discontinued if possible. Fine vermicular movements of the tongue may be the first signs of tardive dyskinesia, and if medication is stopped on the appearance of these the syndrome may not develop. Two separate studies have determined that the development of tardive dyskinesia in long-term Reglan users lies between 27 and 29 percent.

Epilepsy: Patients with epilepsy may demonstrate an increased frequency or severity of seizures or extrapyramidal reactions if given METOCLOPRAMIDE. The frequency and severity of extrapyramidal reactions may be increased with neuroleptics such as phenothiazines.

I personally had problems with involuntary movement, depression, and psychological effects. I know it can really help some people, but the studies I've read really make me think twice about extended use of it for anyone- especially for my baby boy. He had it for a few days in the hospital but the doc didn't want him on it for longer than 7 days.
 
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Mommy2Zeke

Guest
I have used Reglan and ended up doing some research on it after I had some terrible adverse reactions.

Here are a couple of the newer concerns many doctors have with it.

Persistent tardive dyskinesia: Some patients on long term therapy may develop tardive dyskinesia during or after treatment. The symptoms are persistent and in some patients appear to be irreversible. Rhythmic, involuntary movements of the tongue, face, mouth or jaw is characteristic. These can include protrusion of the tongue, puffing of the cheeks, puckering of the mouth and chewing movements. Involuntary movements of the extremities may also be present. There is no known effective treatment for tardive dyskinesia. Antiparkinson agents are usually ineffective in alleviating the symptoms. If the symptoms do appear the dose of METOCLOPRAMIDE, and all other antipsychotic or antidopaminergic agents should be reduced progressively until discontinued if possible. Fine vermicular movements of the tongue may be the first signs of tardive dyskinesia, and if medication is stopped on the appearance of these the syndrome may not develop. Two separate studies have determined that the development of tardive dyskinesia in long-term Reglan users lies between 27 and 29 percent.

Epilepsy: Patients with epilepsy may demonstrate an increased frequency or severity of seizures or extrapyramidal reactions if given METOCLOPRAMIDE. The frequency and severity of extrapyramidal reactions may be increased with neuroleptics such as phenothiazines.

I personally had problems with involuntary movement, depression, and psychological effects. I know it can really help some people, but the studies I've read really make me think twice about extended use of it for anyone- especially for my baby boy. He had it for a few days in the hospital but the doc didn't want him on it for longer than 7 days.
 
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Mommy2Zeke

Guest
I have used Reglan and ended up doing some research on it after I had some terrible adverse reactions.

Here are a couple of the newer concerns many doctors have with it.

Persistent tardive dyskinesia: Some patients on long term therapy may develop tardive dyskinesia during or after treatment. The symptoms are persistent and in some patients appear to be irreversible. Rhythmic, involuntary movements of the tongue, face, mouth or jaw is characteristic. These can include protrusion of the tongue, puffing of the cheeks, puckering of the mouth and chewing movements. Involuntary movements of the extremities may also be present. There is no known effective treatment for tardive dyskinesia. Antiparkinson agents are usually ineffective in alleviating the symptoms. If the symptoms do appear the dose of METOCLOPRAMIDE, and all other antipsychotic or antidopaminergic agents should be reduced progressively until discontinued if possible. Fine vermicular movements of the tongue may be the first signs of tardive dyskinesia, and if medication is stopped on the appearance of these the syndrome may not develop. Two separate studies have determined that the development of tardive dyskinesia in long-term Reglan users lies between 27 and 29 percent.

Epilepsy: Patients with epilepsy may demonstrate an increased frequency or severity of seizures or extrapyramidal reactions if given METOCLOPRAMIDE. The frequency and severity of extrapyramidal reactions may be increased with neuroleptics such as phenothiazines.

I personally had problems with involuntary movement, depression, and psychological effects. I know it can really help some people, but the studies I've read really make me think twice about extended use of it for anyone- especially for my baby boy. He had it for a few days in the hospital but the doc didn't want him on it for longer than 7 days.
 
M

Mommy2Zeke

Guest
I have used Reglan and ended up doing some research on it after I had some terrible adverse reactions.

Here are a couple of the newer concerns many doctors have with it.

Persistent tardive dyskinesia: Some patients on long term therapy may develop tardive dyskinesia during or after treatment. The symptoms are persistent and in some patients appear to be irreversible. Rhythmic, involuntary movements of the tongue, face, mouth or jaw is characteristic. These can include protrusion of the tongue, puffing of the cheeks, puckering of the mouth and chewing movements. Involuntary movements of the extremities may also be present. There is no known effective treatment for tardive dyskinesia. Antiparkinson agents are usually ineffective in alleviating the symptoms. If the symptoms do appear the dose of METOCLOPRAMIDE, and all other antipsychotic or antidopaminergic agents should be reduced progressively until discontinued if possible. Fine vermicular movements of the tongue may be the first signs of tardive dyskinesia, and if medication is stopped on the appearance of these the syndrome may not develop. Two separate studies have determined that the development of tardive dyskinesia in long-term Reglan users lies between 27 and 29 percent.

Epilepsy: Patients with epilepsy may demonstrate an increased frequency or severity of seizures or extrapyramidal reactions if given METOCLOPRAMIDE. The frequency and severity of extrapyramidal reactions may be increased with neuroleptics such as phenothiazines.

I personally had problems with involuntary movement, depression, and psychological effects. I know it can really help some people, but the studies I've read really make me think twice about extended use of it for anyone- especially for my baby boy. He had it for a few days in the hospital but the doc didn't want him on it for longer than 7 days.
 
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Mommy2Zeke

Guest
I have used Reglan and ended up doing some research on it after I had some terrible adverse reactions.
<br />
<br />Here are a couple of the newer concerns many doctors have with it.
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<br />Persistent tardive dyskinesia: Some patients on long term therapy may develop tardive dyskinesia during or after treatment. The symptoms are persistent and in some patients appear to be irreversible. Rhythmic, involuntary movements of the tongue, face, mouth or jaw is characteristic. These can include protrusion of the tongue, puffing of the cheeks, puckering of the mouth and chewing movements. Involuntary movements of the extremities may also be present. There is no known effective treatment for tardive dyskinesia. Antiparkinson agents are usually ineffective in alleviating the symptoms. If the symptoms do appear the dose of METOCLOPRAMIDE, and all other antipsychotic or antidopaminergic agents should be reduced progressively until discontinued if possible. Fine vermicular movements of the tongue may be the first signs of tardive dyskinesia, and if medication is stopped on the appearance of these the syndrome may not develop. Two separate studies have determined that the development of tardive dyskinesia in long-term Reglan users lies between 27 and 29 percent.
<br />
<br />Epilepsy: Patients with epilepsy may demonstrate an increased frequency or severity of seizures or extrapyramidal reactions if given METOCLOPRAMIDE. The frequency and severity of extrapyramidal reactions may be increased with neuroleptics such as phenothiazines.
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<br />I personally had problems with involuntary movement, depression, and psychological effects. I know it can really help some people, but the studies I've read really make me think twice about extended use of it for anyone- especially for my baby boy. He had it for a few days in the hospital but the doc didn't want him on it for longer than 7 days.
 
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