Reglan Information

Reglan, also known as metoclopramide, is indicated for the treatment of a number of gastrointestinal disorders depending on what form the physician prescribes the medication. Reglan can be injected to help prevent chemotherapy-related and postoperative-related nausea and vomiting. Reglan can also be taken by mouth in tablet or syrup form to treat a stomach problem known as diabetic gastroparesis. Reglan is also prescribed to patients suffering from gastroesophageal reflux (the backward flow of gastric acid into the esophagus).

Reglan has been linked to Tardive Dyskinesia. Tardive Dyskinesia is a central nervous system disorder characterized by involuntary movements of the limbs as well as twitching of the face and tongue. While antipsychotic medications are the common culprit in cases of Tardive dyskinesia, Reglan and other gastrointestinal medications can also cause this severe drug side effect. Patients with Tardive dyskinesia suffer abnormal muscle movements, which can affect the muscles of the face, mouth, jaw, tongue, eyes, neck, shoulders, torso, larynx, diaphragm, arms, legs, feet, and hands.

When these involuntary movements affect the muscles of the face and mouth, it can cause tongue licking, smacking, and sucking; lip pursing or puckering; facial grimacing; chewing movements, cheek puffing, abnormal blinking, and more. When this movement disorder afflicts the muscles of the arms and legs, it can cause hand clenching, toe curling or jerking, foot tapping, ankle flexing, and other abnormal movements. When Tardive dyskinesia affects the muscles of the trunk, it can cause twisting, rocking, thrusting, swaying, and head tilting to the side or the back. Tardive dyskinesia can adversely affect the ability to breathe, swallow, walk, and talk.

If you or someone you love has taken Reglan and suffer from Tardive Dyskinesia, contact our service today. We can help you get in touch with experienced and knowledgeable Reglan attorneys who can help you protect your legal rights.