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Lawsuits and Reglan® Injuries Very serious and possibly life-threatening side-effects have been reported in a number of patients taking the drug Reglan®. The article below contains information on Reglan Lawsuits and Injuries. Formulated for the short-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux, Reglan® has been shown to exhibit a variety of serious side-effects, including the following: - Tardive dyskinesia
- Â Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
- Coma
- Kidney Failure
Reglan® Lawsuits If you or a loved one has experienced any of the side-effects described above that have been reported in some Reglan® patients, you may have grounds for a lawsuit that should be handled by an experienced Reglan® lawyer. On February 26, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the following statement, which "warned against the long-term use of drugs that contain Reglan (metoclopramide)." According to the FDA: "Metoclopramide is approved for the short-term (no longer than 3 months) treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in people who haven’t responded to other treatments, and to treat diabetic gastroparesis (slowed emptying of the stomach’s contents into the intestines). "The drug is available in a variety of formulations including tablets, syrups, and injections. Names of metoclopramide-containing products include Reglan Tablets, Reglan Oral Disintegrating Tablets, Metoclopramide Oral Solution, and Reglan Injection. "Adverse events: Frequent and long-term use of metoclopramide has been linked to tardive dyskinesia, a disorder that causes uncontrollable, repetitive movements of the body such as lip smacking, grimacing, tongue protrusion, puckering and pursing of the lips, rapid eye movements or blinking, and rapid movements of the fingers, arms, legs, and trunk. "People at risk: Those at greatest risk include elderly people, especially older women, and people who have been on the drug for a long time. "Recommendations: Talk to your doctor before you use metoclopramide. "Avoid using the drug for a long time in all but rare cases where you and your doctor decide that the benefits outweigh the risks. "FDA actions: FDA is requiring that the drug label carry a boxed warning about the risks of using metoclopramide for a long time or at a high dose. "Manufacturers must ensure that patients are given a medication guide that discusses the risks of the drug each time they receive this medication from a pharmacy." DrugRxRecall Can Help You Here at DrugRxRecall, we have a long and very successful track-record of working with reputable and skilled Reglan® lawyers who may be able to handle your Reglan® lawsuit. We will be pleased to direct you to Reglan® lawyers in your area that can offer you a free consultation, expert advice and assistance on questions relating to Reglan® lawsuits. DrugRxRecall is dedicated to providing you with very the best Reglan® lawyers to meet all of your needs. Contact us immediately for first-class help and assistance.
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