Vermont Reglan Lawyers
Reglan is a powerful medication used to treat heartburn. However, while heartburn can be painful, it may not be as harmful as Reglan’s dangerous side effects. Reglan has been linked to devastating neuromuscular disorders such as tardive dyskinesia for patients of all ages. Thus, the Food and Drug Administration ordered Reglan to display the Black Box label, the FDA’s strongest warning, beginning in February 2009.
Sadly, though, many people developed neuromuscular diseases before this time. If you are one such victim of Reglan, you may be entitled to financial compensation to help you with your suffering. Contact a Vermont Reglan attorney from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187 to learn more about your legal options.
Neuromuscular Disorders from Reglan
Reglan contains a strong drug called metoclopramide, which speeds up the upper digestive tract. This works to prevent heartburn. At the same time, though, metoclopramide can also destroy the connection between your muscles and nerves, called the dopamine neurotransmitter pathway. This often results in neuromuscular disorders such as:
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Tardive dystonia
- Cervical dystonia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Typically, these neuromuscular conditions cause involuntary muscle spasms in your face, neck, arms, or legs. This can twist your body into painful, abnormal positions. Additionally, you may suffer from complications like depression and autonomic dysfunction.
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Pharmaceutical companies should always test their products for dangerous side effects before placing them on the market. If you believe that you now suffer from a neuromuscular disorder from taking Reglan, you should not let the negligent pharmaceutical company go unpunished. To fight for the financial compensation that you deserve, contact a Vermont Reglan lawyer from Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today.
