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Domperidone

Domperidone

(Science: chemical) a specific blocker of dopamine receptors. It speeds gastrointestinal peristalsis, causes prolactin release, and is used as antiemetic and tool in the study of dopaminergic mechanisms.

Pharmacological action: antiemetics, dopamine antagonists.

chemical name: 2H-Benzimidazol-2-one, 5-chloro-1-(1-(3-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl)propyl)-4-piperidinyl)-1,3-dihydro-


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Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain

... causes for GERD I'm afraid. But it's not that slow. Since all of the GI motility drugs have been removed from the market other than Motilium (domperidone), I may try that - though It's a bit difficult as its not a US drug, and has to be obtained from Canada or England (with Rx, of course). ...

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