Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, or NMS, is a health condition caused by exposure to certain medications. Medicines that have been associated with NMS include antipsychotics and those that block dopamine receptors, including Reglan.
Reglan, which contains a drug called metoclopramide, is prescribed for chronic acid reflux, gastroparesis, and other stomach problems. Although the medicine carries a black box warning, people are still taking the medication and developing severe health issues, such as NMS. If you or someone you know has acquired this condition as a result of taking Reglan, contact a Reglan attorney from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187 for more information.
The Symptoms of NMS
Although people who take these types of medicines can go years before they develop NMS, an estimated 90% of sufferers show signs of the disorder within 10 days after starting the medicine which caused it. Symptoms of NMS include:
- Fever
- Muscular rigidity
- Change in typical mental status
- Tremors
- Incontinence
- Hyper- or hypotension
- Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat)
How NMS Causes Death
The symptoms of NMS are not the direct causes of death. However, doctors believe the disorder causes nervous system dysfunction that can result in the following deadly health issues:
- Pneumonia
- Kidney failure
- Seizures
- Heart arrhythmia
- Respiratory failure
Contact Us
If your Reglan usage has contributed to the development of neuroleptic malignant syndrome, you may be entitled to financial recompense. To discuss your case, contact a Reglan lawyer from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187.
