Posted on November 20th, 2009
Many people search for inventive ways to reduce heartburn. However, for most people, heartburn can be reduced through a few simple lifestyle changes.
For instance, because being overweight is linked to heartburn, people can reduce heartburn by losing weight through diet or exercise. Similarly, people who smoke can reduce heartburn by quitting smoking.
While these methods may not reduce heartburn for some people, they have been proven to have positive effects for many people.
If you or anyone you know has suffered adverse side effects from taking Reglan, contact the Reglan Tardive Dyskinesia Lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187.
Posted on November 12th, 2009
Tardive dyskinesia is a form of the motion disorder dyskensia that is a side effect of long-term or high-dose use of dopamine antagonists, such as drugs used for gastrointestinal disorders.
Dyskinesia refers to an involuntary movement and diminished voluntary movements. The disorder often causes involuntary grimacing, tongue protrusion, lip smacking, puckering and pursing of the lips, and rapid eye blinking.
In February 2009 the FDA ordered the manufacturers of the drug Reglan, used to treat hearburn and gastroesophageal reflux, to place a Black Label Warning on the drug. Recent studies have shown that people taking metoclopramide, the active drug in Reglan, have a high risk of developing a condition called Tardive Dyskinesia.
If you or someone you know has taken Reglan and would like to know more about their legal options, please contact the Reglan Tardive Dyskinesia Lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187.
Posted on November 6th, 2009
The drug manufacturer Wyeth, who makes the name-brand drug Reglan which is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, is being sued by a woman who was injured by the medication.
Elizabeth Conte took the generic form of Reglan for four years. She developed a debilitating and incurable neurological disorder, which she attributes to the drug, and is now seeking compensation from Wyeth. Conte sued the company claiming Wyeth knew of a widespread tendency among physicians to mis-prescribe the drug for long periods of time, though it is only approved for 12 months of use.
Wyth defended the drug, saying that Conte’s doctor did not rely upon the Reglan warnings and product labeling. The company also stated that a name-brand pharmaceutical manufacturer owes no duty to individuals who take only generic versions of its product.
If you or someone you know has taken Reglan, and would like to know more about legal options, please call the Reglan tardive dyskinesia lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187.
