6. Metoclopramide
Metoclopramide is a neuroleptic drug that is frequently used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by surgery or as a side effect to chemotherapy. It is also commonly used by some people suffering from diabetes who may have slowly functioning digestive tracts or who may have difficulty emptying their stomachs.
Treating this condition with the medication, which is known as gastroparesis, can bring about a significant decrease in symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and an uncomfortable feeling of fullness.
Metoclopramide is also regularly used in certain procedures where stomach emptying is necessary, such as certain surgical procedures. Metoclopramide works by blocking a natural substance known as dopamine, which has been found to trigger nausea and vomiting.
It has also been shown to speed up the process of the stomach emptying and encourage the necessary movement of the upper intestines. The risk of developing TD is real and worrying, but the short term relief is what people tend to choose.