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Reglan side effects have been associated with the development of tardive dyskinesia, a syndrome that causes involuntary movements in the body extremities, particularly the lower face. In February 2009, the FDA required that a “black box” warning about the tardive dyskinesia problems be added to Reglan and other gastrointestinal drugs containing metoclopramide.

REGLAN LAWSUIT STATUS: Lawyers are reviewing potential claims for individuals who may be entitled to compensation through a Reglan lawsuit as a result of developing tardive dyskinesia. The Reglan statute of limitations in many states may be approaching, so it is important to review what legal rights may be available as soon as possible.

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METOCLOPRAMIDE-CONTAINING PRODUCTS:

  • Reglan Tablets
  • Reglan Oral Disintegrating Tablets
  • Metoclopramide Oral Solution
  • Reglan Injection

OVERVIEW: Reglan is used for treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. It contains metoclopramide, which works by increasing the movement of stomach muscles, speeding up the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines.

When metoclopramide-containing drugs are used at high doses or for extended periods of time, it can increase the risk of developing tardive dyskinesia, which is associated with involuntary movements, such as:

  • Movements in the Body Extremeties
  • Lip Smacking
  • Grimacing
  • Repetitive Chewing
  • Pursing and Puckering of the Lips
  • Tongue Protrusion
  • Rapid Eye Movements and Blinking
  • Impaired Finger Movements

TARDIVE DYSKINESIA SIDE EFFECTS: Reglan tardive dyskinesia side effects are more likely to occur with long-term use of the drug, use at high doses and among the elderly, especially women.

It is not recommended that metoclopramide-containing drugs like Reglan be used for more than three years due to the risk of Reglan side effects.

In February 2009, the FDA announced that they were requiring that a “black box” warning about the tardive dyskinesia side effects be added to the labels for all drugs containing metoclopramide. The drug makers will also be required to implement a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy to make sure that patients who receive these drugs in the future are fully informed about the risk of developing the side effects.

Tags: Gastrointestinal Drug, Metoclopramide, Reglan, Tardive Dyskinesia
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Cherie
I am still on reglan and I sometimes feel like my head is shaking and I can’t hold my head up and my arms and hands now go numb and they say I have developed Rynaulds Syndrome. I don’t know if this could be caused by Reglan but I have to take it for my stomach. What do I do? Is there a substitute medication Reglan?
Debbie
My mom began taking Reglan in March of 2008, she suffered from tremors, elevated white blood count, lip smacking, inablility to focus, anxiety, insomnia and other symptons of an adverse reaction. The doctors new this was “a bad drug” (in their words) and that she need to be taken off it. They lead us to believe she had. She suffered unexplained seizures on October 21, 2008 and died on November 1st.
Michelle
i just in the hosiptal having nasal surgery and was given the drug Reglan. Supposedly it was so I wouldn’t vomit during surgery. I was about to go home, as it was an out patient procedure, and started to feel like I couldn’t breathe. My jaw started to shift from side to side and I couldn’t control it. The reason I couldn’t breathe was due to the fact that my tongue was enlarging in my throat. The doctor’s didn’t know what to do. They all started reading books in front of me. Finally, a doctor came by and knew exactly what to give me to counteract it all. He said if I waited another 10 minutes, I would have been paralyzed in my mouth. My case is in the medical journals at the hospital.
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[…] plaintiffs in all of the known tardive dyskinesia lawsuits filed against the makers of Reglan and other Metoclopramide-containing drugs, have filed a motion with the U.S. Judicial Panel on […]
Eddie
My Mother in Law is currently taking Metoclopramide 10 mg to ease her heartburn and ingestion. She has been taking this for well over a year now. I am concerned that hers may be affected by this. Her side effect since taking it is that she feels somewhat strangled at times. Then she also feels that her left side of her face is drooping. Please reassure me that this is not affected her because of this Medicine recall.
wonnell
My mommy took reglan for over a year 4 times a day. She too got Parkinson like symptoms. After seeing a neurologist we found out she has Tardive Dyskensia which is a side effect of long term reglan use. She did not get better. She has been off Reglan for 5 months and still she suffers from the tremors.
Yasmin
My mother was on reglan last year and shegot Parkinson like symptoms from it as a side effect. After stopping the use of reglan she was okay again.
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