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Side effect of Reglan for GERD end when???

I have been on Reglan or the generic equal for almost 5 yrs now. Around about 3 yrs ago I started having mild lactation issues as a result of the medicine. I sought medical advice at the time thinking I was pregnant and when all other possiblities were ruled out it was deteremined that the medicine was the cause. At that time the discharge was minimal and more clear then milky, though occasionally it was yellowish-white. I discontinued using the medicine a little over 2 weeks ago because my husband and I are trying to have another child. Yesterday I noticed I was still lactating. There seems to be an increase in amount and it is all a yellowish white now. When I first went to the doctor my breasts had to be "milked" just to get a drop on the slides for testing though at home they would leak occasionally. I haven't noticed an increase in leaking but any pinching of the nipple area produces the milk-like substance now.  I'm wondering if I should be concerned or not. Should I still be lactating from the medicine? How long can I expect it to continue?
Thank you in advance for any insight or help you can provide with this issue.
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It can sometimes take a while for an answer especially if its about a medicine. Reglan increases prolactin in your body, prolactin causes lactation. If u haven't taken reglan for 2 weeks, there is none of that left in your system, but it can take a while for your body to re-adjust to normal. Having said that I had the same symptoms for  10 years (just from1 breast though) and I have never taken Reglan. I went to the doctor to get it checked just before I wanted to get pregnant. He said it was nothing. Got pregnant, baby and pregnancy and breastfeeding entirely normal. The symptoms stopped when I hit mid 40's. (If u have any pain or there are any lumps in the breast, go back to doc)
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How long does it take for an answer on here??
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