Nebraska Reglan Attorneys
Many medications come with minor side effects, but few are so dangerous that they require the US Food and Drug Administration’s Black Box label, the strongest warning possible. However, recent studies have shown that Reglan can cause dangerous side effects such as tardive dyskinesia in people of all ages. Thus, it began carrying the Black Box warning in February of 2009.
Sadly, many innocent people took Reglan before it had the Black Box label warning consumers of its harmful effects. If you took Reglan before it carried the FDA’s strongest warning label, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your pain and suffering, as well as medical bills and lost wages. To discuss your case with an experienced attorney, contact the Nebraska Reglan lawyers from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187.
How Reglan Causes Neuromuscular Disorders
Reglan is intended to treat chronic acid reflux problems. The active ingredient of Reglan is a powerful drug called metoclopramide, which stimulates the upper digestive pathway. This allows you to process your food faster, preventing stomach acid from splashing up into your esophagus and causing heartburn.
Simultaneously, though, metoclopramide eats away at the fragile connection between your nerves and muscles. This connection, called the dopamine neurotransmitter pathway, is important for controlling your muscle movement. As metoclopramide disrupts the dopamine pathway, it can result in:
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Tardive dystonia
- Cervical dystonia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Symptoms of Neuromuscular Conditions
As Reglan destroys the nerves’ control over the muscles, you can suffer from uncontrollable muscle spasms in your face, neck, arms, or legs. These involuntary twitches can contort your body into painful and awkward positions. Additionally, some serious complications include depression and hallucinations.
These neuromuscular diseases are typically incurable, which means they can permanently affect your life. If you believe that you have developed such a condition from taking Reglan, you should consult an attorney today.
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Medicine should help you, not harm you. However, Reglan is a strong medication that can disrupt your muscle control. If you now suffer from a neuromuscular disorder as a result of taking Reglan, contact a Nebraska Reglan attorney from Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today to discuss your legal options.
