San Antonio Reglan Attorneys
Reglan is a powerful drug typically prescribed to sufferers of chronic acid reflux, a disorder which often leads to painful conditions like heartburn. While Reglan’s potent ingredient metoclopramide helps fight acid reflux, it has also been linked to serious problems such as neuromuscular diseases. These incurable disorders, including tardive dyskinesia, can lead to lifelong disabilities.
Now, Reglan must carry the Food and Drug Administration’s Black Box label in order to warn people of its dangerous side effects. Tragically, though, many innocent people took Reglan before this warning was put into place. If you have been a victim of Reglan, you should fight back. Contact a San Antonio Reglan lawyer from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187 to discuss your case.
The Adverse Side Effects from Metoclopramide
Reglan’s main ingredient, metoclopramide, stimulates the upper digestive tract so that you can process your food slightly faster than normal. This helps prevent stomach acid from splashing into the esophagus and causing heartburn.
Simultaneously, though, metoclopramide also causes the dopamine neurotransmitter pathway to deteriorate. The dopamine pathway is necessary for nerves to control muscles. As metoclopramide eats away at the pathway, it can cause neuromuscular disorders such as:
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Tardive dystonia
- Cervical dystonia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Symptoms of Neuromuscular Disorders
As your nerves’ control over your muscles deteriorates, you may notice uncontrollable muscle spasms in your face, neck, arms, and legs. This can twist your body into painfully abnormal positions. Additionally, you can develop severe problems like autonomic dysfunction and hallucinations.
Contact Us
The attorneys of Williams Kherkher believe that medicine should help you, not harm you. If you have developed a neuromuscular disorder as a result of taking Reglan, we can help you fight for the financial compensation that you deserve. To discuss your case, contact an experienced San Antonio Reglan attorney from Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today.
