Reglan® Implicated in Tardive Dyskinesia

You may be entitled to compensation!

The FDA notified healthcare professionals in February of 2009 that the manufacturers of metoclopramide drugs, including Reglan, must add a boxed warning to their drug labels about the risk of its long-term or high-dose use: "Chronic use of metoclopramide has been linked to tardive dyskinesia, which may include involuntary and repetitive movements of the body, even after the drugs are no longer taken. These symptoms are rarely reversible and there is no known treatment."

About Reglan

Reglan (a marketed name of the drug Metoclopramide) is a prescription drug used for the treatment of acid reflux and is intended for short-term use. Reglan is also prescribed for diabetic gastroparesis, a disorder where the stomach takes too long to empty its contents, causing intense heartburn, vomiting and nausea.

The drug increases the muscle contractions in the patient's upper digestive tract, which also increases the speed at which the stomach contents empty into the intestines.

Metoclopramide is also marketed under the names Octamide, Maxolon, Degan, Maxeran, Primperan, and Pylomid.

Side-Effects of Reglan

Most side-effects to Reglan are relatively mild, such as diarrhea, drowsiness, and nausea. However, there can be very severe responses reported, including Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, and even death in some cases.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome has been reported in possible connection with Reglan use; a potentially life-threatening condition, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome can cause fever, muscle-rigidity, kidney damage, delirium, unstable blood-pressure, and coma. Convulsive seizures have also been observed.

Reglan and the Connection with Tardive Dyskinesia

Tardive dyskinesia has also been reported in patients prescribed Reglan. Symptoms of this condition can include involuntary grimacing, involuntary, rapid movement in the arms and legs, rapid eye blinking, and tongue protrusion.

The effects of Tardive dyskinesia can persist long after the patients course of treatment is finished.

Even if you do not have an official diagnosis of tardive dyskinesia, if you are experiencing any of these symptoms we would like to talk with you. These symptoms should be discussed with your physicians. Consult with your physician before you stop taking any medications, including Reglan.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological condition whose chief symptoms are repetitive, involuntary movements, the term tardive dyskinesia has been in use since 1964. The effect of the drugs that cause the condition can be tardive, meaning the dyskinesia (involuntary movement) sometimes appears even after the drugs are discontinued. Symptoms of tardive dyskinesia may include:

Involuntary, rapid movement in the arms and legs
Involuntary grimacing
Rapid eye blinking
Tongue protrusion

If you or a loved one have been prescribed Reglan and have experienced any of these symptoms, please contact us immediately for a free consultation.

About Us

The Mulligan Law Firm is a national law firm located in Dallas, Texas who provides information and resources for injured individuals and their families in all 50 states. The firm has successfully represented thousands of individuals, obtaining over $600,000,000 in settlements for its clients since 1995.

The Mulligan Law Firm is currently investigating injury claims involving Reglan and its possible role in tardive dyskinesia. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured after taking Reglan, it is important that you consult with a legal professional immediately. The Mulligan Firm has experienced lawyers standing by to help you.

You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. We take all cases on a contingency-fee basis, which means you do not pay for our services unless you receive an award or compensation. Do not delay, as your rights and compensation may be lost forever if you wait.

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