Reglan Lawsuits
Shirlean Meade was given the drug Reglan or metoclopramide to ease her suffering from gastric reflux and heartburn. Reglan is typically used to treat gastric reflux, heartburn, nausea and vomiting. After Ms. Meade began taking this drug, she began to develop involuntary repetitive movements. These movements included impromptu grimacing, lip smacking and pursing, tongue protrusion, and rapid eye blinking. Eventually, Ms. Meade discovered that she had developed tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder. Consequently, Ms. Meade filed a lawsuit alleging the makers of Reglan had concealed the risk of dangerous side effects such as tardive dyskinesia.
Reglan and Tardive Dyskinesia
On February 26, 2009, the FDA required Reglan to place a black box warning asserting that use of Reglan had been linked to the movement disorder tardive dyskinesia, even after the drug was no longer taken. Developing this disorder is directly related to the amount of time a patient has taken the drug as well as the dosage level. Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by involuntary repetitive movements, such as grimacing, lip smacking and pursing, tongue protrusion, rapid eye blinking, and impaired finger movements. Sufferers typically lose control over these areas of their body which may be permanent. To prevent cases like Ms Meade’s from recurring, the FDA advised that chronic use of Reglan should be contemplated only in rare cases where the benefits outweighed the risks.
Contact the Injury Attorneys at the Pintas Law Firm
If you or someone you know has developed tardive dyskinesia after taking Reglan, contact the Pintas firm immediately.Our experienced personal injury law firm can provide you with a free no-obligation consultation and explain your legal rights.
my mom took reglan for a while, then started getting tremor's , the doctor said that sometimes reglan causes symtoms like parkinson. he told her to quit taking reglan that it would go away. it never did go away.she is on two medications for parkinsons. mirapix and cardidopa.what can be done about this. my mother is 90 years old now.this happened a few years ago.I would need to get the medical record to find out the exact date.
thank you
mary buenrostro
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