Reglan and FDA Warnings
Dangerous Drug Cases in the Ohio Area
Columbus, Ohio
Reglan (Metoclopramide) is a prescription drug used to treat heartburn caused by gastroesophogeal reflux disease (GERD) in people who have unsuccessfully tried other medications, while also helping gastric emptying in people with diabetes. Other uses include by breastfeeding mothers to increase milk supply. Recently, the FDA has required new warnings be added to the drug's labeling after increased reports of a dangerous drug side effect.
FDA Warnings
In February of 2009, Alaven Pharmaceutical was forced by the FDA to add a black-box warning on Reglan about the risks of tardive dyskinesia associated with use of the drug. A “black-box warning” is the strongest warning the FDA can place on prescription drug packaging. The FDA now believes that the side effects of Reglan are more severe and longer-lasting than originally believed and can persist long after a person stops taking Reglan, and may even be irreversible. The side effects showing the most lasting effects include:
- Involuntary movement
- Seizures
- Tremors
Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)
Tardive dyskinesia is a disorder in which the body makes repetitive, purposeless, and involuntary movements. The disorder is quite serious, sometimes irreversible, and can affect a range of body parts, including:
- Arms
- Eyes
- Face
- Feet
- Hands
- Legs
- Mouth
- Neck
- Shoulders
There is currently no treatment or cure of tardive dyskinesia. Not only can the disorder cause these physical symptoms, the social stigma attached with the disorder can be just as psychologically damaging.
Fighting For You
If you or someone you love has or is currently taking Reglan, or has a history of tardive dyskinesia symptoms, please contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at Robert Kerpsack Co., L.P.A. to find out more about your options and to schedule a consultation.
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