Reglan, used to treat acid reflux disease, heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), may cause significant harm if used over the long term, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Relgan contains metoclopramide, which has been linked to the movement disorder tardive dyskinesia.
If you or a loved one has experienced side effects from Reglan, an attorney at the Law Offices of Jeff Martin can advocate for your legal rights. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
Doctors also prescribe Reglan to treat nausea in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and after surgery. Some pregnant women have used Reglan to treat morning sickness.
Tardive dyskinesia is a condition that causes uncontrollable, repetitive movements of the body. Symptoms of tardive dyskinesia may include:
The symptoms rarely are reversible, and no known treatment exists.
Reports have linked Reglan to neuropleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), which can be fatal. Symptoms include sweating, high fever, stupor, unstable blood pressure, muscular rigidity and autonomic dysfunction. They can appear within the first two weeks of taking the drug.
The FDA requires that metoclopramide-containing drugs carry a black box warning about the risks linked to Reglan. Manufacturers of metoclopramide-containing drugs must ensure that patients receive a medication guide that details the risks of the drug each time they receive this medication from a pharmacy.
The FDA approved the use of Reglan for 4 to 12 weeks. A study, however, found that 20 percent of patients have been taking the drug for a year or more.
Metoclopramide is contained in Reglan Tablets, Reglan Oral Disintegrating Tablets, Metoclopramide Oral Solution and Reglan Injection. More than 2 million Americans use these products, according to FDA estimates.
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