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Reglan/Metoclopramide Lawsuits
February 16, 2010

Reglan/Metoclopramide Lawsuits -

Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by my blog. You may have been hearing a few things lately about a drug called Reglan, also known by its generic name of Metoclopramide. Reglan is a drug that increases muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract which has the effects of increasing the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines. It is used short-term to treat things like heartburn, women who are pregnant and experiencing morning sickness and diabetic grastroparesis among others.

In January 2009 the FDA issued a black box warning of the risk of tardive dyskinesia with the long-term use of Reglan or its generic counterpart Metoclopramide.

Tardive dyskinesia is a serious movement disorder characterized by rarely reversible symptoms including but not limited to:

Movements of arms, legs, fingers and toes
Swaying movements of the trunk or hip
Tongue protrusion
Facial grimacing

It is believed that the odds of developing tardive dyskinesia and the risks that it will become an irreversible condition are increased by usage lasting longer than three months. The longer the usage, the greater the risks.

If you or a loved one has or is taking Reglan, been diagnosed with tardive dyskinesia or have any of the above listed symptoms please give us a call at 1-800-738-4046 or fill out the contact us form on the front page. If we believe an initial consultation is in order I will personally come to you to hear more and see how I can help you.

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