Virginia Reglan Lawyers
Some medications have such dangerous side effects that they earn the Food and Drug Administration’s Black Box label, the strongest warning possible. In February 2009, the anti-heartburn drug Reglan earned such a label due to its devastating ability to cause neuromuscular disorders in people of all ages.
The neuromuscular conditions caused by Reglan result in uncontrollable muscle spasms that can painfully contort your body into abnormal and sometimes embarrassing positions. Sadly, this can interfere with your normal life. The pharmaceutical company responsible for the debilitating drug Reglan should be held responsible for their dangerous product.
If you suffer from a neuromuscular disorder as a result of taking Reglan, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your damages. Contact a knowledgeable Virginia Reglan attorney from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187 to discuss your legal options.
Neuromuscular Disorders Caused by Reglan
Reglan works to prevent heartburn with the actions of metoclopramide. Metoclopramide is a drug contained in Reglan that stimulates the upper digestive tract into contractions, which sends your food through faster. While this is good for preventing stomach acid from causing heartburn, it can also contribute to crippling neuromuscular conditions.
Metoclopramide disrupts the dopamine neurotransmitter receptors, which is a key component of the nerves’ control over muscle movement. This damage to the receptors can be permanent. It can leave you with conditions such as:
- Tardive dystonia
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Cervical dystonia
Symptoms of Neuromuscular Disorders
These neuromuscular disorders can leave you suffering from powerful, uncontrollable muscle spasms that may affect any area, from your face and neck to your arms and legs. These involuntary motions can twist your body into painful, abnormal positions.
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The disabling side effects caused by Reglan should not be ignored. If your normal life has been interrupted due to a neuromuscular condition caused by taking Reglan, you should contact an experienced Virginia Reglan lawyer from Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 to discuss your case today.
