Metoclopramide

[keiralee]

Hi, my gp has prescribed the above for sickness. I think it's another name for Zofran which is safe. Ami correct. Thank you.

[Pippins2]

No it's not the same thing as Zofran and it will worsen RLS.

[keiralee in reply to Pippins2]

Oh no !! My gp says zofran not available and this is the same. Is he wring then. I'm so disappointed.

[Pippins2 in reply to keiralee]

Sorry I on my way out but had to jump in to stop you taking it.Zofran is more expensive so lots if GPs won't prescribe it and say Consultant only .Metoclopramide is a different med .

[keiralee in reply to Pippins2]

Thank you Pippins2

[Joolsg]

No it's not zofran. It is an anti nausea BUT it triggers RLS.Sadly, UK doctors aren't taught about RLS and what worsens it.

RLS-UK website lists all trigger meds under Treatments. Scroll down to medications that worsen RLS.

And ask your GP to learn about RLS by reading the website

[Joolsg]

rls-uk.org/medical-treatmen... down to medications to avoid. Print and show GP.

[SueJohnson]

Some safe possibilities are Kytril (Sustol, Granisetron, Sancuso), Anzemet (Dolasetron), Transderm Scop (scopolamine, hyoscine) or, Kwells or Travel Calm both OTC