Las Vegas Reglan Lawyer
Medications are made of powerful chemicals, and some have the potential to cause serious harm to your body. Reglan, also called metoclopramide, is one such drug. Although Reglan can help with conditions such as chronic acid reflux, medical studies have also linked it with devastating side effects like neuromuscular disorders and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Unfortunately, these diseases are usually incurable.
Now, the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, has ruled that Reglan is dangerous enough to require a Black Box warning label. Sadly, though, many people took this drug before they were aware of its dangerous complications. If you now have a neuromuscular disease after taking Reglan or metoclopramide, you can fight back. Contact a tenacious Las Vegas Reglan lawsuit attorney from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187 to discuss your case.
How Metoclopramide Works
Metoclopramide acts on the dopamine neurotransmitter pathway, a communication channel between muscles and nerves. This drug stimulates muscle contractions in your upper gastrointestinal tract, which promotes the digestion of food. This allows metoclopramide and Reglan to help with conditions such as:
- Chronic acid reflux and heartburn
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Severe nausea and vomiting
- Diabetic gastroparesis
Reglan and Neuromuscular Problems
At the same time, however, Reglan can permanently damage the dopamine receptors in the pathway. This can leave you with adverse health conditions including:
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Tardive dystonia
- Cervical dystonia (spastic torticollis)
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
In general, these disorders cause uncontrollable muscle spasms in the face, neck, arms, and legs. NMS, on the other hand, affects the involuntary muscles that control heartbeat, blood pressure, and more. NMS can eventually lead to kidney failure, respiratory failure, and death.
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Although these conditions are often irreversible, the negligent pharmaceutical company responsible for the harmful drugs Reglan and metoclopramide can be held financially responsible for your pain and suffering. To learn more about possible financial compensation, contact an experienced Reglan side effects attorney from Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today.
