San Francisco Reglan Lawyer
Reglan is a powerful anti-acid reflux drug that has now been linked to serious side effects such as tardive dyskinesia. Because of these dangers, the Food and Drug Administration has ordered that Reglan must display a Black Box label, the strongest warning possible. Sadly, though, many people developed disabling neuromuscular disorders before they were aware of Reglan’s negative effects.
If you took Reglan before it carried the Black Box warning and you now suffer from a neuromuscular disease, you may be entitled to financial compensation to help with your pain and suffering. You should not hesitate to hold the pharmaceutical company responsible for this terrible act of negligence. Contact a caring yet tenacious San Francisco Reglan attorney from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187.
The Dangers of Metoclopramide
Reglan contains a potent drug called metoclopramide, which stimulates your upper digestive tract so that you can process your food faster. This prevents stomach acid from flowing up into the esophagus, which causes heartburn.
At the same time, though, metoclopramide causes the dopamine neurotransmitter pathway to deteriorate. This dopamine pathway is the connection between your nerves and muscles, so its destruction leads to a loss of muscular control. Metoclopramide can cause serious neuromuscular disorders such as:
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Tardive dystonia
- Cervical dystonia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Symptoms of Neuromuscular Diseases
Typically, these neuromuscular conditions can result in uncontrollable muscle spasms in your face, neck, arms, or legs. The involuntary contractions can repeatedly twist your body into painful, awkward positions. You can also experience mental changes and autonomic dysfunction.
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Pharmaceutical companies are responsible for safely manufacturing powerful drugs so that you can use them to help you. However, if they make mistakes, it can result in dangerous drugs such as Reglan. If you believe that you now have a neuromuscular disorder from taking Reglan, you should contact a San Francisco Reglan lawyer from Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today.
