Massachusetts Reglan Lawyers
The Food and Drug Administration’s Black Box label is reserved for the most dangerous medications. Reglan, a drug used to treat chronic acid reflux, has such a warning label because of its link to debilitating neuromuscular disorders such as tardive dyskinesia. Reglan’s devastating side effects can harm people of all ages, no matter how long they have taken the medicine.
Medications should help you, not harm you. Neuromuscular conditions caused by Reglan can drastically change your life and prevent you from enjoying your normal lifestyle. If you have developed such a disorder as a result of taking Reglan, you should hold the pharmaceutical company liable for its dangerous negligence. To discuss your case, contact a Massachusetts Reglan lawyer from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187.
Why is Reglan Dangerous?
Reglan treats acid reflux by hastening food through the digestive system. This prohibits the stomach acid from building up enough to splash back into the esophagus. Reglan accomplishes this heartburn prevention with the help an ingredient called metoclopramide, which stimulates muscle contractions along the upper gastrointestinal tract.
At the same time, though, metoclopramide also alters the dopamine receptor pathway. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that your nerves use to control your muscles. With metoclopramide disrupts this pathway, it causes neuromuscular disorders such as:
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Tardive dystonia
- Cervical dystonia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
These neuromuscular conditions are characterized by painful, uncontrollable muscle spasms that can twist your body into abnormal and often embarrassing positions. Sadly, there is typically no cure—and these disorders can last for the rest of your life.
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If you suffer from a neuromuscular condition caused by Reglan usage, you should fight back against the pharmaceutical company in charge of such a dangerous drug. Contact a Massachusetts Reglan attorney from Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today to learn more about your legal options.
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