South Carolina Reglan Lawyers
When medications are determined to be particularly dangerous, the Food and Drug Administration assigns them a Black Box label, which is the strongest warning it can give. Then, people can choose whether or not the drug is worth the risks. Sadly, the acid reflux medication Reglan did not receive a Black Box warning until many people had already taken the drug without knowing the terrible side effects.
Studies have shown that even a small amount of Reglan can cause neuromuscular disorders in people of all ages. These diseases can prevent you from living your normal life by causing uncontrollable muscle spasms. If you have been a victim of Reglan, you should not allow the pharmaceutical company responsible for producing such a dangerous drug to go unpunished. To help you fight for your legal rights, contact an experienced South Carolina Reglan lawyer from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187.
How Reglan Causes Neuromuscular Disorders
Reglan is designed to treat heartburn by speeding up the digestive process. This prevents food from sitting in the stomach, which allows stomach acid to splash up and burn the esophagus. The stimulation necessary to hasten digestion comes from a powerful ingredient in Reglan called metoclopramide.
Simultaneously, though, metoclopramide reacts with the dopamine receptors that are present in the dopamine neurotransmitter pathway. This means that your nerves can lose control of your muscles, resulting in conditions such as:
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Tardive dystonia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Cervical dystonia
Symptoms of Neuromuscular Conditions
These disorders are linked by their primary symptoms, which include uncontrollable muscle spasms that can painfully twist your body into abnormal positions. Some other signs of these conditions include depression and hallucinations.
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You should have had the opportunity to judge for yourself if using Reglan was worth the risk. If you took Reglan before it had a Black Box label warning you of its dangers and are now suffering from a neuromuscular disorder as a result, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact a South Carolina Reglan attorney from Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today to discuss your legal options.
