About Tardive Dyskinesia
Tardive dyskinesia is a devastating muscular side effect of a number of dopamine receptor blocking drugs, including Reglan. This condition is so severe and the chances of development are so high that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has mandated that the drug’s packaging be labeled with a written warning of its potential effects.
Tardive dyskinesia affects its victim’s facial muscles, causing them to lose control and submit to abnormal and involuntary movements. Though it is not a life-threatening condition, this disorder can be disabling to those who develop it.
Symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia
The symptoms of tardive dyskinesia include the following:
- Jaw swinging
- Repeated chewing
- Tongue thrusting
- Facial grimacing
- Lip smacking
- Constant and quick blinking
If you use Reglan for your gastroesophageal reflux and you start to experience any of the above symptoms, then you should seek immediate medical attention. If you stop taking the medication and treat this condition promptly, its effects may be halted.
Treatment for Tardive Dyskinesia
Though there currently is no surefire treatment for tardive dyskinesia, patients who are diagnosed with this condition are instructed to immediately stop their use of the drug causing this disorder. If the patient does this early on, then the symptoms may go away. However, if immediate treatment is not administered, then the symptoms may persist and even progress to a permanent level.
Contact Us
If you have developed tardive dyskinesia as the result of Reglan use, then you may be able to claim compensation for your suffering. Contact the Reglan injury lawyers of Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3178 to speak with an attorney about your legal options.
