Researchers are growing concerned about the rise of Reglan side effects in newborns due to the increased prescription of the drug to premature infants.

Reglan, a drug that treats acid reflux, was never approved for infants and was only recommended for short term use by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Last year, the FDA issued a black-box warning to inform physicians and the public of the link between Reglan and serious movement disorders like tardive diskinesia.

The rising use of the drug among newborns has many researchers worried that new side effects and previously unknown health concerns will appear. “Because Reglan has been on the market for over thirty years, many physicians assume the drug is safe and prescribe it for various off-label uses,” said Scott Nabers, a health advocate.

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