Abstract: A method for abating manifestations of gastroparesis in a patient, including administering an immediate release formulation of metoclopramide to a patient prior to the patient performing an event known to cause gastroparesis in that patient. The administration of the metoclopramide in this manner abates the rapid onset of gastroparesis in the patient after the patient performs the event that normally causes gastroparesis. A pharmaceutical dosage of metoclopramide having an oral immediate release formulation effective for obtaining a Tmax for metoclopramide of from about less than one hour with an amount of metoclopramide effective for abating the rapid onset of gastroparesis.