Reglan

Reglan (Metoclopramide)

Reglan, also called Metoclopramide, is a drug commonly prescribed to treat gastrointestinal disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), persistent heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and a feeling of stomach fullness. However, the drug has been shown to cause tardive dyskinesia, a permanent and severe condition which causes uncontrollable movement of the extremities and the face.

In February 2009, the United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") issued a stern public warning about the long-term or high-dose use of Reglan due to concerns about patients developing tardive dyskinesia. The drug is FDA-approved for short-term use for gastrointestinal disorder in patients who have not benefited from other treatments. The FDA required the makers of Reglan and other Metoclopramide drugs to add boxed warnings to the products’ labeling about the risks of high-dose use or long-term use of the drugs.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with tardive dyskinesia while taking Reglan or Metoclopramide for GERD, you may have a lawsuit that should be pursued. Our drug litigation practice is national in scope, and our Reglan lawyers are prepared to file lawsuits and litigate these cases around the country. Our attorneys can help to ascertain if you have a Reglan claim for which a lawsuit can be pursued and whether the case and lawsuit can be brought to a successful settlement, verdict, award, or other recovery. The experienced lawyer will also be able to advise you on any deadlines for bringing your legal claim for damages.

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