Discussion Metoclopromide akathisia

[Topaz111]

I've used metoclopromide before.
I took 10mg 3x a day for GERD.
A couple times I took two doses too close together (6 hours apart instead of 8) and experienced mild akathisia symptoms. I had to constantly move my legs, it was like RLS while being awake, I couldn't stop.
Thankfully it went away, but I really worry.. if I already experienced such effects from taking 2 pills 6 hours apart, how much worse will the involuntary movements be when I take 3 pills at once? I worry I will get severe involuntary movements, tremors, restlessness, then panic and stop the attempt and even possibly have permanent akathisia.
I also get horrible drowsiness and depression/anxiety from meto too so I am reconsidering this..
I can handle a single dose, I used to take it occasionally for nausea too and while the side effects are miserable, even just 10mg was highly effective for nausea for me.
Idk, it's sorta silly I am more afraid of how my body will react to 3x10mg of meto than how it will react to SN.. possibly because once I take the SN there is nothing else I have to do and just need to lay down and stay calm

 

[Endisclose]

I've used metoclopromide before.
I took 10mg 3x a day for GERD.
A couple times I took two doses too close together (6 hours apart instead of 8) and experienced mild akathisia symptoms. I had to constantly move my legs, it was like RLS while being awake, I couldn't stop.
Thankfully it went away, but I really worry.. if I already experienced such effects from taking 2 pills 6 hours apart, how much worse will the involuntary movements be when I take 3 pills at once? I worry I will get severe involuntary movements, tremors, restlessness, then panic and stop the attempt and even possibly have permanent akathisia.
I also get horrible drowsiness and depression/anxiety from meto too so I am reconsidering this..
I can handle a single dose, I used to take it occasionally for nausea too and while the side effects are miserable, even just 10mg was highly effective for nausea for me.
Idk, it's sorta silly I am more afraid of how my body will react to 3x10mg of meto than how it will react to SN.. possibly because once I take the SN there is nothing else I have to do and just need to lay down and stay calm

How long after the second pill did you experience the akathisia?

 

[Macedonian1987]

I've used metoclopromide before.
I took 10mg 3x a day for GERD.
A couple times I took two doses too close together (6 hours apart instead of 8) and experienced mild akathisia symptoms. I had to constantly move my legs, it was like RLS while being awake, I couldn't stop.
Thankfully it went away, but I really worry.. if I already experienced such effects from taking 2 pills 6 hours apart, how much worse will the involuntary movements be when I take 3 pills at once? I worry I will get severe involuntary movements, tremors, restlessness, then panic and stop the attempt and even possibly have permanent akathisia.
I also get horrible drowsiness and depression/anxiety from meto too so I am reconsidering this..
I can handle a single dose, I used to take it occasionally for nausea too and while the side effects are miserable, even just 10mg was highly effective for nausea for me.
Idk, it's sorta silly I am more afraid of how my body will react to 3x10mg of meto than how it will react to SN.. possibly because once I take the SN there is nothing else I have to do and just need to lay down and stay calm

That's why it is recommended to take hefty dose of benzos just 15-20 minutes before taking the 30mg of meto. The benzos will negate much of these side effects. Just don't take too much benzos as you may fall a sleep mid-protocol.

 

[Aflame5926]

How long after the second pill did you experience the akathisia?

what is akathisia exactly? is it a side effect of meto??

 

[Topaz111]

How long after the second pill did you experience the akathisia?

Sadly I don't remember, it was the same day, it wasn't as soon as I took it, it must have been at least 30 mins? Or longer

what is akathisia exactly? is it a side effect of meto??

It is a really bad side effect of meto, not everyone gets it though of course. Restlessness, repetitive movements, inability to sit still.

 

[Suizident]

What are you planning to do with Meto? Take SN?

In that case, shouldn't the side effects of Meto be the least of your worries?

 

[Topaz111]

What are you planning to do with Meto? Take SN?

In that case, shouldn't the side effects of Meto be the least of your worries?

I am planning to take SN, but I am geniuenly more afraid of 3xmeto. Perhaps it's because I already experienced a touch of what it feels like and that's why. Also I have propranolol so that should ease the unpleasant heartbeat symptoms. I will feel the effects of SN far shorter than I will feel the meto too.
Idk, anxiety is not always the most logical thing ever

 

[dirkw83]

Honestly I really doubt you had akathisia, it's a very severe feeling of unrest from within. You probably had your nerves affected by it and temporarily suffered some increased nervousness or something. I'm not a doctor but I know that akathisia mainly stems from prolonged exposure to first gen antipsychotics, benzos can also trigger it. Anyway I'm not trying to dismiss your concerns, mainly just sharing my point of view on it.

 

[Topaz111]

Honestly I really doubt you had akathisia, it's a very severe feeling of unrest from within. You probably had your nerves affected by it and temporarily suffered some increased nervousness or something. I'm not a doctor but I know that akathisia mainly stems from prolonged exposure to first gen antipsychotics, benzos can also trigger it. Anyway I'm not trying to dismiss your concerns, mainly just sharing my point of view on it.

I was on 10mg 3x a day for 10 days, it wasn't just from a one time dose.
Akathisia can be caused by antipsychotics, but metoclopromide is another substance that can cause it albeit it's far more likely if you take it long term, that's why doctors are advised to only perscribe it for a few days.
The pamphlet that comes with the drug says to keep at least 6 hours between doses to avoid an overdose and that if you take more than recommended you may experience extrapiramidal symptoms.
Extrapiramidal symptoms can also occur even at therapeutic doses, even from a single pill if you are unlucky enough.
This is literally info from the manufacturer themselves.
Side effects from meto can be really severe and I think people should always read the paper included with the drug to know the risks, especially since people often don't follow through and they should be aware of the possible effects of the drug if they don't end up commiting with SN.

 

[Aflame5926]

I was on 10mg 3x a day for 10 days, it wasn't just from a one time dose.
Akathisia can be caused by antipsychotics, but metoclopromide is another substance that can cause it albeit it's far more likely if you take it long term, that's why doctors are advised to only perscribe it for a few days.
The pamphlet that comes with the drug says to keep at least 6 hours between doses to avoid an overdose and that if you take more than recommended you may experience extrapiramidal symptoms.
Extrapiramidal symptoms can also occur even at therapeutic doses, even from a single pill if you are unlucky enough.
This is literally info from the manufacturer themselves.
Side effects from meto can be really severe and I think people should always read the paper included with the drug to know the risks, especially since people often don't follow through and they should be aware of the possible effects of the drug if they don't end up commiting with SN.

no doctor or anything but can you maybe supress it with an opiud?

 

[Topaz111]

no doctor or anything but can you maybe supress it with an opiud?

Opioids slow gastric emptying which can be problematic with SN method, also, super hard to obtain legally, especially as a 23year old with mental issues.
I guess I'll just have to take a risk or try hanging again instead