Metoclopramide is used short-term to treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux in people who have used other medications without relief of symptoms.
It is also used to treat slow gastric emptying in people with diabetes (also called diabetic gastroparesis), which can cause nausea, vomiting, heartburn, loss of appetite, and a feeling of fullness after meals.

Side Effects of taking this Drug are
Serious Side Effects:
-slow or jerky muscle movements, problems with balance or walking;
-mask-like appearance in your face;
-very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, feeling like you might pass out;
-depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;
-hallucinations, anxiety, agitation, jittery feeling, trouble staying still;
-swelling, feeling short of breath, rapid weight gain;
-jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes); or
-seizure (convulsions).

Less serious side effects may include:
-feeling restless, drowsy, tired, or dizzy;
-headache, sleep problems (insomnia);
-nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
-breast tenderness or swelling;
-changes in your menstrual periods; or
-urinating more than usual.