Reglan Overdose
Prescription medications come in wide-ranging dosages, typically determined by a person’s age, weight, symptoms, and other factors. Many drugs can be dangerous if taken in too great a dose. Reglan, for example, has the potential to cause patients significant and permanent adverse health effects. Generally, not only must the dosage of Reglan be carefully and correctly calculated, but its use should not extend any longer than 4-6 weeks.
Even under the ideal conditions, a Reglan user may develop harmful side effects, so an overdose is particularly troubling. If you or someone you love has been harmed by a Reglan overdose, contact the Reglan lawsuit lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today to discuss the possible advantages of pursuing legal action.
Symptoms of Overdose
Reglan overdosing tends to produce effects similar to those that arise if a patient is prescribed the drug for a period of time longer than is safe. Because of the way it interacts with the brain, Reglan can cause the following:
- Loss of facial control: resulting in either erratic movements or a mask-like lack of movement.
- Parkinson’s-like trembling
- Depression
- Hallucinating
- Seizures and convulsions
- Fever, sweating, increased rate of breathing
Alarmingly, these symptoms may occur in some patients who have taken the correct dosage for only a very short amount of time, sometimes only a matter of days.
Contact Us
When pharmaceutical companies create drugs that are dangerous, they must be held accountable if they fail to adequately warn the public of the hazards. If you or someone you love has developed any of the aforementioned symptoms after taking Reglan, contact the law offices of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187 to speak with our Reglan lawsuit lawyers today.
