New Mexico Reglan Attorneys
Medicines should help you, not harm you. However, some drugs pose unexpected safety hazards that can affect innocent patients for the rest of their lives. Reglan, a medication used to treat chronic acid reflux, is one such drug. Studies have shown that people of all ages can develop disabling neuromuscular disorders as a result of taking Reglan, no matter how long they actually use the drug.
Reglan can cause you to suffer from devastating neuromuscular conditions such as tardive dyskinesia. This typically incurable disease can prevent you from working and living your normal life, resulting in pain and suffering as well as costly medical bills and lost wages. This terrible tragedy should not go unpunished. To fight back, contact an experienced New Mexico Reglan lawyer from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187.
How Reglan Causes Neuromuscular Disorders
Reglan is normally prescribed to fight acid reflux. Its active ingredient is a potent drug called metoclopramide, which acts as a stimulant on the upper digestive tract. This causes you to digest your food slightly faster than normal, preventing stomach acid from splashing up into your stomach and causing heartburn.
At the same time, however, metoclopramide also disrupts the important dopamine neurotransmitter pathway, which your nerves use to control your muscles. As metoclopramide breaks down this connection, you can develop:
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Tardive dystonia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Cervical dystonia
Symptoms of Neuromuscular Conditions
As your nerves’ control over your muscles erodes, it can cause you to suffer from involuntary muscle spasms that can affect your face, neck, arms, and legs. In some cases, you can develop complications such as depression or hypertension.
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Pharmaceutical companies should thoroughly test their products before placing them on the market. If you have developed a neuromuscular condition as a result of taking Reglan, you should hold the negligent company accountable. Contact a New Mexico Reglan attorney from Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today to learn more about your legal options.
