Reglan Side Effects and Anticholinergic Agents
One of the major reasons that the FDA has a black box warning on Reglan and other metoclopramide drugs is because of the severity of tardive dyskinesia, a common side effect of this medication. While tardive dyskinesia is a particularly pronounced movement disorder, Reglan can be responsible for a number of other severe side effects. Of the ways to treat damaging Reglan side effects that originate in the brain, anticholinergic agents have much potential.
If you or someone you love has been harmed by the use of Reglan or any other metoclopramide product, you need to seek legal counsel. This drug can be extremely dangerous, and when you suffer after putting your trust in doctors and pharmaceutical companies, you need a Reglan lawsuit attorney from Williams Kherkher to help you stand up for your rights. Call 800-761-3187 to schedule an initial consultation today.
How Anticholinergic Agents Work
The parasympathetic nervous system is in charge of regulating certain muscles and glands. Its chief neurotransmitter, or means of communicating with other parts of the body, is acetylcholine. Reglan works by sensitizes tissues to acetylcholine, being especially effective on the gastrointestinal tract. It is for this reason that Reglan is effective at combating heartburn and other digestive disorders.
Unfortunately, the sensitization of tissues by Reglan may be what contributes to neuromuscular difficulties such as tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, cervical dystonia, and other conditions. However, anticholinergic agents are able to block acetylcholine in the central and peripheral nervous system, providing some relief to individuals suffering from neuromuscular disorders.
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