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Were you or a loved one prescribed Reglan?

How long did you or loved one take Reglan?

Did you or loved one experience any of the following symptoms?

Involuntary / movements of the extremities
Lip smacking, pursing and puckering
Grimacing
Tongue protrusion
Rapid eye movements or blinking
Impaired movement of the fingers
Constant movement/foot tapping
Restless leg syndrome

Have you or loved one been diagnosed with Tardive Dyskinesia?

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Reglan and Breastfeeding

Reglan (metoclopramide) — the prescription-only medication most commonly used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, vomiting and diabetic gastroparesis — has side effects that merit special attention when it comes to patients who are breastfeeding. The Drug Information for Reglan states that metoclopramide is excreted in human milk, and that "Caution should be exercised when metoclopramide is administered to a nursing mother."

However, Reglan is approved to treat upper gastrointestinal function in infants and children. Many babies have acid reflux (throwing up) problems, but the symptoms usually resolve on their own.

Breastfeeding and Reglan Side Effects

Reglan's list of potential side effects is long and sobering. A wide variety of Reglan side effects can occur when an individual is taking oral, intravenous or intramuscular Reglan, whether or not he or she has "high-risk" medical history, has a regular alcohol consumption habit, or is taking another medication that could interact with Reglan drug — including:

tardive dyskinesia (TD) and other severe movement disorders
depression; this is of special concern in light of the additional possibility of post-partum depression
neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a life-threatening condition
fast or irregular heart beat

A nursing mother should not use Reglan without first telling her doctor that she is breastfeeding.

Does Reglan Increase Breastmilk?

Oddly enough, Reglan has been used to increase breastmilk production when there is some difficulty establishing an adequate milk supply. Such breastfeeding problems may occur in situations such as:

the mother is sick
breastfeeding after breast surgery
restarting breastfeeding after weaning
extended breast-pumping for a premature or ill newborn
after adoption (a woman is breastfeeding an adopted infant)

Reglan Dosage for Breastfeeding

Reglan use can increase a woman's level of prolactin, a milk-production hormone. As a breastfeeding aid, the Reglan dosage is usually one 10-milligram table taken three or four times a day for one week, and the dosing is then tapered off over the following week. The milk supply usually starts to increase two to four days after the Reglan is initiated.

If you have taken Reglan for breastfeeding help or other reasons and you suffered ill effects, it is in your best interest to speak with an attorney that represents individuals harmed by prescription drugs. For more information and to schedule a free evaluation of your case, contact a Reglan Lawyer today.

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