Reglan Lawyers
Reglan, a medication used to treat heartburn, has been linked to long-term involuntary muscle movement among people of all ages.
In February of 2009, the FDA ordered the producers of Reglan (containing a drug called metoclopramide) to place a Black Label Warning, the strongest warning that the FDA can require, on the label of products commonly known as Reglan.
Metoclopramide increases muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract. This results in the stomach emptying into the intestines at a much faster rate. Although the drug is commonly used short-term to treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux, it is also utilized to care for slow gastric emptying in people with diabetes, a condition called diabetic gastroparesis.
Recent studies have shown that people taking metoclopramide (the drug contained in Reglan) have a high risk of developing a condition called Tardive Dyskinesia or Tardive Dystonia.
To learn more about your legal options regarding Reglan side effects, contact the Reglan lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187.
What is Tardive Dyskinesia?
Tardive Dyskinesia is a condition in which a person develops unintentional movements of their muscles. Such movements could include and are not limited to:
- restless muscle movements in the eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck
- swelling
- hallucinations
- anxiety
- depressed mood
- fever
- rapid breathing
- eye blinking and bulging
- head jerking
- facial grimacing
- puckering and pursing of the lips
- involuntary movements of the fingers
Other, less serious side effects may include: feeling restless, drowsy, tired, headaches, nausea, diarrhea, breast tenderness or swelling, and changes in menstrual periods. There is currently no known cure for Tardive Dyskinesia.
What is Tardive Dystonia?
Tardive Dystonia is a more advanced condition. The term “dystonia” is used to describe involuntary, and mostly painful, spasms and muscle contractions that can result in largely abnormal movements and postures. People with this disorder, as opposed to those with Tardive Dyskinesia, are often affected in larger parts of the body such as the legs or arms. It is possible to experience both Tardive Dystonia and Tardive Dystonia at the same time. There is currently no known cure for Tardive Dystonia.
Individuals with an increased risk of developing Tardive Dyskinesia or Tardive Dystonia as a result of their use of Reglan include long-term users of the drug and older patients, especially women. There are currently no known cures for Tardive Dyskinesia or Tardive Dystonia, but there are numerous accepted methods of treatment which may serve to reduce symptoms. Discontinuing the use of Reglan has no significant effect, since symptoms may persist.
Reglan Products
There are a number of ways in which you may have taken metoclopramide. Some of the most common include formulations by tablet, injections and syrups, under names such as:
- Reglan Tablets
- Reglan Oral Disintegrating Tablets
- Metoclopramide Oral Solution
- Reglan Injections
It is estimated that there are more than 2 million Americans currently using products containing metoclopramide.
Other Side Effects of Reglan
In addition to Tardive Dyskinesia and Tardive Dystonia, Reglan (metoclopramide) has also been linked to other health problems, including:
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If you took Reglan before February of 2009 and have developed symptoms similar to those listed above you may have a case against Reglan.
To discuss your situation with an experienced Reglan attorney, contact Williams Kherkher by completing the contact form below or by calling 800-761-3187.
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