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REGLAN
Reglan (Metoclopramide) is prescribed to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), heartburn and acid reflux disease. A serious side effect that has been allegedly linked to Reglan usage, and can be permanent, is Tardive Dyskinesia.
Symptons of Tardive Dyskinesia are repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements such as grimacing, tongue protrusion, lip smacking, puckering and pursing, rapid eye blinking, and rapid movements of the arms, legs, and trunk. Also movements of the fingers may look like the patient is playing an invisible guitar or piano.
Reglan has been approved by the FDA for short term use only (4 to 12 weeks), but it has been found that approximately one third of patients are being prescribed Reglan for 12 months or longer, which can result in the patient being affected by Tardive Dyskinesia.
Although Reglan labeling mentions Tardive Dyskinesia as a possible side effect, it claims the occurance is rare. Two studies, however, have determined that nearly one third of patients who use Reglan long term, come down with Tardive Dyskinesia.
Tardive Dyskinesia is a devastating syndrome that can last patientst for the rest of their lives. It affects victims physically, mentally, socially, emotionally and vocationally.
Other serious side effects from taking Reglan include Neuropleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS), which is often fatal. Patients can develop NMS after taking Reglan for as little as two weeks. NMS symptoms include high fever, sweating, unstable blood pressure, stupor, muscular rigidity and autonomic dysfunction.
If you have taken Reglan for a long term, and have experienced the side effects of Tardive Dyskinesia or Neuropleptic Malignant Syndrome, please contact an attorney immediately to determing your rights to compensation.
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