Tardive Dystonia

Most everyone has suffered from a muscle twitch at some point or another. While these often occur merely from tired muscles, certain disorders can cause you to develop prolonged, permanent muscle spasms called dystonia.

Tardive dystonia is a type of muscle twitch that typically occurs later in life. However, researchers have also found that the use of some medications, including Reglan, can cause a person to develop tardive dystonia. If you or someone you know has developed tardive dystonia after taking Reglan, you should speak to an attorney about your options. Contact a Reglan lawyer from Williams Kherkher today by calling 800-761-3187.

Tardive Dyskinesia vs. Tardive Dystonia

Tardive dystonia was not recognized as a disorder until 1982. At that time, it was categorized as a subtype of tardive dyskinesia. However, some researchers are now calling for tardive dystonia to be considered a completely separate disease.

Although both are illnesses that cause muscle twitches and spasms, and both can be caused by certain medications, tardive dystonia can arise after only a few days or weeks of exposure to that medicine rather than after three months of exposure, as with tardive dyskinesia.

Symptoms of Tardive Dystonia

While tardive dyskinesia mainly affects the facial muscles, tardive dystonia can cause spasms in the neck, trunk, and arms. The twitching is typically slower and longer-lasting than that of tardive dyskinesia as well. Regardless, tardive dystonia causes uncontrollable muscle spasms that may be so severe that they interfere with a patient’s daily life.

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Just a few days of taking Reglan, or metoclopramide, can leave you suffering from tardive dystonia. For more information regarding your rights to financial compensation for this pain, contact a Reglan attorney from Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187 today.