Metoclopramide is often prescribed to diabetics to help the stomach empty faster. It is also used to treat GERD.
Metoclopramide speeds up stomach and intestinal contractions. This can help reduce symptoms like heartburn, nausea and vomiting by getting food out of the stomach more quickly.
You should take this medicine exactly as your doctor specifies. In most cases, this medicine is taken by mouth about 30 minutes before your next meal and is generally not used for more than three months.