Alabama Reglan Lawyers
Medicines should help you, not harm you. However, some pharmaceutical companies push drugs onto the market without making sure that they are completely safe. Reglan is one such medication. While Reglan is commonly prescribed to treat chronic heartburn, studies have shown that it can actually cause devastating neuromuscular disorders such as tardive dyskinesia.
While Reglan now carries a Black Box warning label from the Food and Drug Administration, many innocent people took this drug without knowing of its dangers. If you have developed a neuromuscular condition as a result of taking Reglan, this tragedy should not go unpunished. To fight back against the negligent pharmaceutical company responsible for such a hazardous drug, contact an Alabama Reglan lawyer from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187.
Neuromuscular Disorders Associated with Reglan
Reglan’s pharmaceutical purpose is to treat chronic acid reflux, which can cause heartburn. Reglan contains a powerful ingredient called metoclopramide which promotes faster digestion. This helps keep food from sitting in the stomach, which can cause stomach acid to splash back into the esophagus.
Sadly, metoclopramide also interferes with the dopamine neurotransmitter pathway. Your nerves utilize this transmitter to control your muscles, so when it is disrupted, you can develop medical conditions such as:
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Tardive dystonia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Cervical dystonia
These disorders cause uncontrollable muscle spasms that can twist your body into painful, abnormal positions. Additionally, they are usually untreatable.
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You should not have to suffer from a pharmaceutical company’s grievous mistake without proper compensation for your losses. Contact an Alabama Reglan attorney from Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today to discuss your legal options.
