Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary movements, commonly in the lower half of the face.

The word tardive means “delayed” and dyskinesia “abnormal movement.” Symptoms of the disorder include facial grimacing, jaw swinging, repetitive chewing and thrusting of the tongue. If diagnosed early, tardive dyskinesia may be reversed, but in some cases the involuntary movements may become permanent and could even worsen.

One of the most common causes of tardive dyskinesia is a drug called Reglan. The drug which is used to treat heartburn and acid-reflux is commonly prescribed for a period much longer than the recommended length of time.

If you have suffered injuries caused by the gastrointestinal drug Reglan, you may be able to pursue legal action against the manufacturer. For more information contact the Reglan lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today.