Phoenix Reglan Attorneys
Heartburn is a painful symptom of acid reflux that affects almost every single person at some point in their lives. However, some people suffer from this condition frequently, leading doctors to prescribe powerful anti-acid reflux drugs such as Reglan. Sadly, though, Reglan has been linked to debilitating neuromuscular disorders in patients of all ages.
In fact, the Food and Drug Administration has ordered Reglan to display a Black Box label, the strongest warning possible. However, many people took this drug before it warned of its dangerous side effects. If you took Reglan before it carried the Black Box label, and you developed a neuromuscular disorder as a result, you may be entitled to financial compensation. To discuss your case, contact a Phoenix Reglan attorney from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187.
Reglan’s Dangerous Side Effects
Reglan contains a potent drug called metoclopramide. Normally, metoclopramide stimulates the upper gastrointestinal tract so that you can digest your food faster. This prevents stomach acid from splashing up into the esophagus and causing heartburn.
Simultaneously, though, metoclopramide can also act on the tenuous connection between other nerves and muscles. This causes deterioration of the dopamine neurotransmitter pathway, which prevents your nerves from controlling your muscles. Frustratingly, metoclopramide has been linked to neuromuscular disorders such as:
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Tardive dystonia
- Cervical dystonia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Symptoms of Neuromuscular Disorders
Most of these neuromuscular disorders result in uncontrollable muscle spasms that can affect your face, neck, arms, or legs. This can contort your body into painful—and sometimes embarrassing—positions. Additionally, you can develop long-term complications such as autonomic dysfunction and unstable blood pressure.
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The pharmaceutical company responsible for Reglan should have tested its drug more thoroughly before placing it on the market. If you now suffer from a neuromuscular condition from taking Reglan, you should not let this go unpunished. Contact a Phoenix Reglan lawyer from Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today to learn more about your legal options.
