Reglan Injury Claims Rise Following Black Box Warning - Reglan Tardive Dyskinesia Claims
Posted By Schultz Legal Group on Mar 23, 2010 9:56am PDT
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.