Tennessee Reglan Lawyers
The Food and Drug Administration only imposes Black Box labels on medications that cause dangerous side effects. Reglan is one such drug that has earned the Black Box label, the strongest warning possible. This is because Reglan can cause uncontrollable muscle spasms in people of all ages.
The neuromuscular disorders caused by Reglan can be painful, debilitating, and even embarrassing, and they may interfere with your normal lifestyle. No one deserves to suffer like this. If you have developed a neuromuscular disorder as a result of taking Reglan, you should fight back against the careless pharmaceutical company that caused your suffering. To discuss your case, contact an experienced Tennessee Reglan lawyer from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187.
Reglan’s Dangerous Side Effects
A powerful component of Reglan, metoclopramide, has been linked to damage that causes involuntary, repetitive muscle movements. Normally, metoclopramide works to decrease heartburn by stimulating the upper digestive tract into passing your food along faster. This prevents stomach acid from splashing back into the esophagus.
In the process, however, metoclopramide also disrupts your body’s dopamine receptors. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps the nerves’ control over the muscles. This damage results in neuromuscular disorders such as:
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Tardive dystonia
- Cervical dystonia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Symptoms of Neuromuscular Disorders
These neuromuscular conditions are characterized by involuntary muscle movements. These spasms can solely affect your face and neck, or they can occur in your arms and legs, depending on the extent of the damage. The twitches can be painful as they contort your body into abnormal positions. Sadly, they are usually untreatable, as well as permanent.
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The pharmaceutical company in charge of Reglan should have acknowledged its dangers before placing this powerful drug on the market. If you suffer from a neuromuscular disorder due to taking Reglan, you should contact a knowledgeable Tennessee Reglan attorney from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187 to discuss your legal options.
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