Reglan® Use May Cause Tardive Dyskinesia

If you have taken Reglan® or a generic equivilent and suffer from tardive dyskinesia, you may be entitled to compensation.

In February 2009, the Food and Drug Administration notified healthcare professionals that the manufacturers of metoclopramide drugs, including Reglan®, must add a boxed warning to their drug labels about the risk of its long-term or high-dose use: “Chronic use of metoclopramide has been linked to tardive dyskinesia, which may include involuntary and repetitive movements of the body, even after the drugs are no longer taken. These symptoms are rarely reversible and there is no known treatment.”

About Reglan®

Reglan® (a marketed name of the drug Metoclopramide) is a prescription drug used for the treatment of certain types of acid reflux; it is intended for short-term use. Reglan® is also sometimes prescribed for patients with diabetic gastroparesis, a disorder where the stomach takes too long to empty its contents, causing intense heartburn, nausea and vomiting.  Studies have shown that Reglan® increases the muscle contractions in the patient’s upper digestive tract, which also increases the speed at which the stomach contents empty into the intestines.

Other Names

Besides Reglan, Metoclopramide is marketed under the names Octamide®, Maxolon®, Degan®, Maxeran®, Primperan®, and Pylomid®.

Side-Effects

Common side-effects of Reglan are relatively mild, such as drowsiness, nausea, and diarrhea. However, very severe responses to the drug, even death - has been reported.

Another side effect of more serious concern is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, which has been reported in possible connection with Reglan® use.  This is a potentially life-threatening condition, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome can cause fever, muscle-rigidity, delirium, kidney damage, unstable blood-pressure, and coma.

Tardive dyskinesia, a neurological condition, has also been reported in patients prescribed Reglan. Symptoms of this condition can include involuntary grimacing, involuntary, rapid movement in the arms and legs, rapid eye blinking, and tongue protrusion. Conditions can become constant and more severe over time.  It is very important to note that the effects of Tardive dyskinesia can persist long after the patient’s use of Reglan® is finished. Even if you have not been officially diagnosed with tardive dyskinesia, if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please contact us for a free case evaluation.

Seek Medical Help

Please seek medical attention if you have any of these symptons.  A skilled professional should be consulted on ways to try and alleviate your experiencing any fo the above.

More On Tardive Dyskinesia

Tardive Dyskinesia is a neurological condition whose chief symptoms are repetitive, involuntary movements.  The term tardive dyskinesia has been in use since 1964. The effect of the drugs that cause the condition can be tardive, meaning the dyskinesia (involuntary movement) sometimes appears even after the drugs are discontinued. Symptoms of tardive dyskinesia may include:

• Involuntary, rapid movement in the arms and legs;
• Involuntary grimacing;
• Rapid eye blinking; and 
• Tongue protrusion.

Contact Us For More Information

If you or a loved one have been prescribed Reglan® and have experienced any of these symptoms, please contact us immediately for a free consultation. Consult with your physician before you stop taking any medications, including Reglan®.

Tim Edwards
Ed Wallis
Glassman, Edwards, Wade & Wyatt, PC
26 N. 2nd Street
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-4673
EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE

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Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to Change Calculating Time

Be prepared for a change to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. On December 1, 2009 amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are scheduled to take effect, and these changes include an elimination of current Rule 6(a)(2), which excludes intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays when a prescribed time period is less than 11 days.

According to the new Advisory Committee Notes, “Under new subdivision (a)(1), all deadlines stated in days (no matter the length) are computed in the same way. The day of the event that triggers the deadline is not counted. All other days-including intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays-are counted with one exception: If the period ends on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the deadline falls on the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.”

The Rules will be changed for several other time periods, as well, all of which should be noted and paid attention to in detail:

• An answer or motion to dismiss must be filed 21 days instead of 20 days after service of
  the summons and complaint. Rule 12(a)(1 )(A)(i).
• The deadline for a jury demand is 14 (not 10) days after service of the last pleading. Rule 38(b)(1);
• A motion for judgment as a matter of law (a/k/a “directed verdict”) must be filed no later than 28 (not 10) days after entry of judgment. Rule 52 (b).
• A motion for new trial must be filed with 28 (not 10) days after judgment day. Rule 59 (bO and 50 (d);
• A notice of an application for default judgment against an appearing defendant must be served at least 7 (not 3) days before the hearing. Rule 55 (b)(2).

You can real the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure online by clicking [HERE].

Weekly video on Medical Device Safety Act

The Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 is meant to reverse legislatively the Supreme Court’s pro-preemption decision in Riegel v. Medtronic. The Riegel decision has prevented real men, women and children from seeking damages from medical device companies. In a sense, medical device companies now get a free pass in the world of lawsuits for injuries caused by FDA-approved devices.

Nevermind that whole “the manufacturer is responsible for making a safe and effective product, not the FDA” thing.

Here is a video (which I will throw one up weekly) to show you the real effects of Riegel:

Memphis Tennessee Attorneys Providing Free Case Evaluations on Transvaginal Mesh/Sling Devices

Attorneys Tim Edwards and Ed Wallis are currently offering to the general public free case evaluations for those recipients of transvaginal mesh/sling products who have suffered from complications, including:

• erosion of vaginal tissue
• infection
• pain
• urinary problems
• recurrence of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)
• perforations of the bowel, bladder or blood vessels
• vaginal scarring
• mesh erosion

If you or someone you know has experienced any of the foregoing symptoms, contact attorney Tim Edwards or Ed Wallis by email or call +1 901.527.2125. On nights or weekends, please call +1 901.275.0600. Mr. Edwards and Mr. Wallis are prepared to discuss your injuries, potential lawsuits / legal actions and more with you and your loved ones.

Reports of Transvaginal Mesh Complications

Since 2005, more than 1,000 patients have suffered from serious complications from the placement of a transvaginal mesh device. The transvaginal mesh is a type of medical device used to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), conditions that may occur after childbirth and pregnancy. If you or someone you loved has been injured, you have the legal right to pursue monetary compensation in a court of law.

In October 2008, the FDA issued a public health notification alerting healthcare providers and the public to the increasing number of serious health issues associated with the transvaginal mesh. Complications reported to the FDA include meshes from nine different manufacturers. Transvaginal meshes are implanted through surgery. According to the FDA, contributing factors to complications potentially include the patient’s health, mesh material, the size and shape of the mesh, surgical procedures and estrogen levels.

You can read the FDA Notice by clicking [HERE].

FDA Video

Manufacturers

Defective transvaginal mesh products are designed and manufactured by a number of companies under a wide array of trade names.  Manufacturers of transvaginal mesh products include:

• American Medical Systems
• Bard
• Boston Scientific
• Ethicon
• Gynecare
• Johnson & Johnson

Damages

If you or a loved one has been injured, recovery is possible for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost income (past and future), and more. Please call today to speak to Tim Edwards or Ed Wallis at 901.527.2125 for more information.

No Recovery, No Fee

Generally speaking, we take cases on a contingent basis. That means that there is generally no cost to you unless we are able to recover a settlement or judgment on your behalf. So, unless your case is resolved by trial, arbitration, settlement, or other resolution, you generally do not have to pay any attorney fees to us, or pay any costs. Litigation costs include filing fees, court reporter fees for deposition, copying costs, experts, and travel. Litigation costs are paid by our firm so you don’t have to have cash to pursue justice against Advanced Bionics. If there is a recovery, we are reimbursed our fronting of litigation costs out of any damages you are awarded. So, in a sense, you do not need cash up front to hire us as your lawyer to pursue a claim for personal injuries, emotional injuries, lost business or property damage.

 About us

Mr. Edwards and Mr. Wallis are currently representing injured children and adults on an international level for a failed medical device.  Both have failed lawsuits and appeared in courts around the country to protect the rights of the injured.

You can read more about us in the ABOUT US section of this website, and please contact us today for a free case evaluation.

Contacting us

Tim Edwards / Ed Wallis
Glassman Edwards Wade & Wyatt
26 N. 2nd Street
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-2125
(901) 275-0600 (after hours / weekends)
EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE

Or please fill out this form, and we will immediately contact you: