Missouri Reglan Lawyers
Medicine should help you, not harm you. However, some medications come with dangerous side effects that can cause you to suffer for the rest of your life. Reglan, a drug commonly utilized to treat chronic acid reflux, has been linked to permanent neuromuscular disorders in people of all ages. These disorders can leave you with painful, uncontrollable muscle spasms that may prevent you from living your life comfortably.
At Williams Kherkher, we believe that the negligent pharmaceutical company in charge of placing such a potentially debilitating drug on the market should be held responsible for its actions. If you have developed a neuromuscular disorder as a result of taking Reglan, you should contact a knowledgeable Missouri Reglan lawyer from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187 to discuss your case.
Neuromuscular Disorders Caused by Reglan
Reglan contains a potent drug called metoclopramide, which stimulates the upper digestive tract into processing your food faster. This helps alleviate heartburn by preventing stomach acid from splashing up into the esophagus.
During this action, however, metoclopramide also damages the dopamine receptors in your body. The dopamine receptors are part of the dopamine neurotransmitter pathway, which the nerves utilize to control the muscles. As metoclopramide disrupts these receptors, it can result in:
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Tardive dystonia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Cervical dystonia
- Symptoms of Neuromuscular Damage
These neuromuscular disorders are characterized by involuntary muscle spasms of the face and neck, and sometimes the arms and legs. They can painfully contort your body into abnormal and unnatural positions. Tragically, neuromuscular damage is very difficult to treat and is often permanent.
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Many people took Reglan before they knew that it could cause such devastating health problems. If you are one of the victims of Reglan who now suffers from a neuromuscular disorder, you should contact an experienced Missouri Reglan side effects attorney from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187 to learn more about your legal options.
