Maryland Reglan Lawyers
While many medications can cause uncomfortable side effects, few medicines result in dangerous, life-altering side effects that can leave you frustrated and even disabled. Reglan, a drug used to treat chronic acid reflux, is one of such medications. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration has given Reglan a Black Label, the strongest warning to consumers possible.
Reglan has been linked to devastating neuromuscular disorders such as tardive dyskinesia in people of all ages. If you are one of the victims of Reglan who has developed such a neuromuscular condition, you should not let the pharmaceutical company responsible for this travesty go unpunished. To help you fight for your rights, you should contact a Maryland Reglan lawyer from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187.
How Reglan Harms You
Because it is used to treat heartburn, Reglan contains a drug called metoclopramide which stimulates the upper gastrointestinal tract into processing your food faster. While this prevents stomach acid from splashing back up into your esophagus, it can also disrupt the normal functioning of your nerves and muscles.
Normally, the nerves exert control over your muscles through several neurotransmitters, including dopamine. Metoclopramide interferes with the dopamine receptors in the pathway, which causes your muscles to have involuntary spasms. These can painfully contort your body into abnormal positions. The disorders caused by Reglan include:
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Tardive dystonia
- Cervical dystonia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
No one deserves to take a supposedly safe medication and end up with a debilitating disease. Today, many victims of Reglan are seeking justice and compensation for the losses they have suffered.
Contact a Maryland Reglan Side Effect Attorney
If you now have a neuromuscular disorder from Reglan, you should discourage future pharmaceutical negligence by holding the manufacturer responsible for your suffering. To learn more about your legal options, contact experienced Maryland Reglan attorneys Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today.
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