If you have been injured taking Reglan, please contact us for help.
Over two million Americans use products containing Reglan. This popular drug, also sold in the generic form of Metoclopramide, is commonly used in treating patients suffering from gastrointestinal problems. FDA and other medical sources have linked Reglan to Tardive Dyskinesia, a central nervous system disorder that causes involuntary, repetitive movements of the body that may become permanent. These repetitive movements can become a permanent side effect from taking Reglan even after the drug is stopped. The effects of taking Reglan can be devastating, causing severe mental, emotional, physical and social affliction.
On February 26, 2009 the FDA required a Black Box Warning to be placed on Reglan’s drug labels to make both patients and doctors aware of the increased risk of developing Tardive Dyskinesia from prolonged Reglan use. The Black Box is the highest warning the FDA can require for a drug and is only mandated in the most serious of cases.
Reglan is typically used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), vomiting and nausea, heartburn, reflux, and gastroparesis. The FDA approved Reglan for only short-term use in adults of 12 weeks or less. When Reglan is used for longer than a 12-week consecutive period or in higher doses, the likelihood of developing Tardive Dyskinesia increases dramatically. Many doctors were unaware of these effects and FDA’s guidelines became increasingly overlooked and understated. Even with the inadequate warnings, many prescriptions continue to be written by doctors for intervals beyond the recommended 12-week period.
Symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia include lip smacking; blinking and rapid eye movement; tongue protrusion; involuntary facial gestures; involuntary and impaired finger movements; and difficulty with breathing, swallowing, talking and walking.
Currently there is no known cure for Reglan induced Tardive Dyskinesia and the treatments to manage Tardive Dyskinesia are still in the infant stages of wide spread use.
Our Reglan Lawyers continue to investigate potential Reglan lawsuits and Reglan claims of those who suffer from movement disorder side effects such as Tardive Dyskinesia. If you or a loved one has suffered from side effects such as Tardive Dyskinesia after taking Reglan, you may want to call our Reglan Lawyers to help protect your legal interests.
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