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| March 23, 2010 |
| Reglan Injury Claims Rise Following Black Box Warning - Reglan Tardive Dyskinesia Claims |
| Posted By Schultz Legal Group |
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In January, 2009, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) mandated a "Black Box" warning for the potent drug Reglan, which is also known as metoclopramide. Reglan is a drug used to treat several forms of gastrointestinal disorders, including acid reflux and heartburn. A Black Box warning is the strongest warning issued by the FDA, and in the case of Reglan, the government is of the opinion that Reglan can cause a severe movement disorder known as tardive dyskinesia.
Tardive dyskinesia claims resulting from long-term Reglan use regularly exhibit the following symptoms:
- random involuntary movement of the tongue
- twitching of the facial muscles
- facial grimacing
- teeth clenching
- lips smacking
- uncontrolled swaying of the hips and lower torso
Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder that is rarely reversible, leaving the Reglan victim with a lifetime of embarrassment. The devastating effects of tardive dyskinesia can cause a victim to lose his/her job and compromise personal relationships. Contact a Reglan Tardive Dyskinesia Injury Lawyer immediately if you are experiencing any of the these symptoms. There may be a good chance that you are entitled to compensation for your injuries due to these Reglan side-effects.
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| March 13, 2010 |
| Reglan Drug Injury Claims are on the Rise. Requirements for a Reglan lawsuit. |
| Posted By Schultz Legal Group |
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Reglan has been linked to a serious neurological disorder called Tardive Dyskinesia, an infirmity that has no known cure at this time. Reglan, a drug primary prescribed for nausea and heartburn, has been issued a "black box" warning by the Food & Drug Administration. A black box warning is the stiffest warning offered by the FDA to warn potential users of serious side effects and known dangers.
Tardive Dyskinesia symptoms can include:
- tongue protrusion
- smacking of the lips and gums
- rapid eye movement
- rapid cheek twitching
- rapid involuntary movements of the arms and legs
- grimacing
- uncontrolled twitching of the hips
- grinding of teeth
Reglan lawsuits are growing in quantity as victims come forward with claims of tardive dyskinesia. This disorder can be particularly embarrassing and cane result in loss of job and relationships. Persons taking Reglan as metoclopramide oral solution, injections, tablets, and oral disintegrating tablets. A
Reglan drug injury lawsuit may be filed against the manufacturer for strict product liability.
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| March 11, 2010 |
| I need a drug defect or drug recall lawyer to file my claim for compensation. |
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When patients are prescribed medications for their infirmities, there is a certain degree of trust that is exchanged between the doctor, pharmaceutical company, and the patient. That trust is compromised each day due to a desire for corporate profits. Most manufacturers of prescription drugs will defend injury claims vigorously. They do this because they are extremely well-funded and have a keen interest in keeping serious side effects under wraps. If you have been injured or have a loved one who died due to the negligent design and manufacturing practices of a large drug corporation, you may be entitled to compensation by filing a drug defect injury claim.
A drug recall lawyer will request medical records and opinion reports from doctors. These records and reports are presented to drug manufacturer and its insurance carrier in the form of a demand for compensation. The vast majority of
drug side effect injury claims are settled prior to trial. Many of these cases are prosecuted nationally in multi-district litigation, otherwise known as MDL.
Serious injuries and even death can occur when drug manufacturers fail to adequately test their products prior to introduction to market. However, it is more reckless when these manufacturers continue to distribute a dangerous drug after the FDA issues serious concerns about its safety. Contact a drug recall lawyer immediately if you suspect that a prescription medication has caused you serious injury.
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