South Dakota Reglan Lawyers
Reglan, a powerful drug used to treat chronic acid reflux, is now recognized as a cause of debilitating neuromuscular disorders. Therefore, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave it the Black Label warning beginning in February 2009. Sadly, though, many people took this potentially dangerous medication before they realized its life-threatening implications.
Neuromuscular diseases from Reglan can cause uncontrollable movements that may prevent you from working and living your life in a normal manner. If you are a victim of Reglan, you should not let the pharmaceutical company go unpunished for putting such a hazardous drug on the market. Contact a South Dakota Reglan attorney from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187 to discuss your case.
The Dangers of Reglan Use
Reglan was designed to prevent chronic heartburn. It contains a strong drug called metoclopramide, which stimulates the upper digestive tract to help process your food faster. This helps prevent acid reflux, a common cause of heartburn.
At the same time, though, metoclopramide comes with serious risks. It disrupts the tenuous connection between your muscles and nerves, called the dopamine neurotransmitter pathway. This can cause devastating neuromuscular disorders such as:
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Tardive dystonia
- Cervical dystonia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Symptoms of Neuromuscular Disorders
Usually, these neuromuscular diseases result in problems like involuntary muscle spasms that can twist your face, neck, arms, or legs into painful positions. However, they can also cause even more serious symptoms such as an abnormal heart rate and hallucinations.
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The pharmaceutical company responsible for Reglan should have fully tested its medication for dangerous side effects before placing it on the market. If you took Reglan before February 2009 and now suffer from a neuromuscular disorder, you may be entitled to financial compensation to help you recover. To learn more about your legal options, contact an experienced South Dakota Reglan lawyer from Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187.
