Reglan Problems Can Be Devastating

Harvey Kirk

By Harvey Kirk
Posted May 14, 2009

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The Reglan attorneys at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. represent individuals throughout the United States who have developed tardive dyskinesia or other movement disorders after taking Reglan or other generic gastrointestinal drugs containing metoclopramide. The uncontrollable movements and facial jerks caused by the side effects of Reglan can have a devastating impact on quality of life and in many cases the problems could have been prevented if proper warnings had been provided.

>>INFORMATION: Reglan Problems

Although Reglan was only established as a safe and effective treatment when used for short-term treatment of no more than 12 weeks, the makers of the brand name drug and metoclopramide generic were aware that many doctors prescribed the medication off-label for substantially longer periods of time.

It has been known for some time that the risk of Reglan tardive dyskinesia problems substantially increases the longer the medication is taken, yet the manufacturers did not fully inform the medical community or patients.

The manufacturers placed their desire for profits ahead of their obligation to provide complete warnings about the safe use of the product. They clearly knew that informing patients and doctors about the devastating problems Reglan can cause when used at high doses or for longer than 12 weeks would negatively impact sales, so they minimized the risk.

Their decision has left thousands of former users of the medication with devastating and socially disabling movement disorders like tardive dyskinesia, which cause constant and uncontrollable movements like:

  • Lip Smacking
  • Grimacing
  • Repetitive Chewing
  • Pursing and Puckering of the Lips
  • Tongue Protrusion
  • Rapid Eye Movements and Blinking
  • Impaired Finger Movements

In February 2009, the FDA required that Reglan and all other metoclopramide-containing drugs, which are also marketed as Octamide and Maxolon, carry a “black box” warning about the potential tardive dyskinesia complications when the drug is used for longer periods of time. Hopefully with more complete and prominent warnings, less users of Reglan and generic metoclopramide will suffer from these problems.

REGLAN ATTORNEYS

For individuals who have been diagnosed with tardive dyskinesia or another movement disorder, compensation may be available through a Reglan lawsuit. Our attorneys provide free consultations and claim evaluations for individuals throughout the United States and there are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.

If you, a friend or family member have been diagnosed with tardive dyskinesia from Reglan problems or suffered side effects that resulted in uncontrollable movement disorders, contact our Reglan attorneys to find out if you may qualify for a case.

4 Comments • Add Your Comments

  • Teresa says:

    My Mother was taken, reglan and had all those symtoms that were mention .

    Posted on May 21, 2009 at 10:51 am

  • Danielle says:

    I took Reglan for several of my pregnancies, and for milk-supply postpartum, and I have developed an irritating eyebrow tic that is distracting and irritating. Is this possibly from Reglan? My doctors never told me about these side effects, and I definately would not have put myself at risk had I known!

    Posted on May 26, 2009 at 7:56 pm

  • Kim says:

    I took Reglan after I had my son for increased milk supply. I have not experienced any of the mentioned side effects, at least not on a regular basis. I would not consider myself a candidate for this. However, I would be very interested to know if any children have experienced any problems due to the medication being in breast milk. I have not researched the drug profile for this medication, but I can imagine that with any drug, some amounts of it must be present in breast milk. Even if it is small amounts, it must be present to some degree. I am just suggesting that it would merit research to looking into how this may or may not have affected infants that were breastfed while their mother’s were prescribed Reglan. I am fortunate and have not noticed any negative side effects of this medication in me or my child. But we need to be advocates for those that have been negatively affected.

    Posted on October 9, 2009 at 1:49 pm

  • Karen says:

    My mother died 17 years ago from complications of a broken hip fall caused by her Parkinson disease. Her medication included Reglan, the drug called Mellaril, and a medication for Parkinson’s symptoms. I always felt that all the meds had something to do with her death. She was 74 at the time of her death. One month after her fall.

    Posted on December 25, 2009 at 3:28 pm

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