Hematologic response of the index patient to metoclopramide.

At 2 months, the patient received her last transfusion. After 8.5 months, her Hct was 30% or higher. Serum prolactin levels were elevated with thrice and twice daily dosing, but normal on once-daily metoclopramide therapy. The asterisks represent transfusions of packed RBCs. bil indicates billion.