Montana Reglan Attorneys
Medication prescribed by your doctor should help you, not harm you. Sadly, though, some drugs can cause dangerous side effects that are often incurable. Reglan, a medication used to treat chronic acid reflux, is one such drug. It has been linked to serious neuromuscular disorders such as tardive dyskinesia in patients of all ages.
Reglan disrupts your control over your muscles, causing issues such as painful involuntary muscle spasms. If you now suffer from a neuromuscular disease as a result of taking Reglan, you should not let the pharmaceutical company go unpunished for putting such a dangerous product on the market. To learn more about your legal options, contact an experienced Montana Reglan attorney from Williams Kherkher today by calling 800-761-3187.
How Reglan Causes Neuromuscular Diseases
Reglan contains a powerful active ingredient called metoclopramide. Normally, metoclopramide stimulates the upper gastrointestinal tract so that food can be digested faster. This prevents stomach acid from flowing up into the esophagus, causing the pain of heartburn.
At the same time, however, metoclopramide can also cause the dopamine neurotransmitter pathway to deteriorate. This eats away at your nerves’ control over your muscles, which can eventually result in neuromuscular disorders such as:
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Tardive dystonia
- Cervical dystonia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Complications from Neuromuscular Disorders
A common symptom of neuromuscular disorders is uncontrollable muscle spasms, which can pull your body into awkward, painful positions. Additionally, several disorders can lead to other serious problems, such as depression and unstable blood pressure.
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While Reglan can be helpful for preventing heartburn, it can also cause potentially devastating side effects. If you now have a debilitating neuromuscular disorder as a result of taking Reglan, you may be eligible for financial compensation to help you with this terrible damage. Contact a knowledgeable Montana Reglan lawyer from Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today to discuss your case.
