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Reglan is a potent anti-nausea drug prescribed to patients experiencing nausea due to pregnancy or chemotherapy. Though it is an effect antiemetic, its active ingredient metoclopramide puts the patient at risk for developing tardive dyskinesia (TD). TD is a movement disorder that plagues sufferers with involuntary movements of the limbs and face, causing embarrassment and often making it difficult to work. It is no wonder then that patients have filed litigation against the manufacturer of Reglan.
In addition to an increased risk of tardive dyskinesia, side effects of Reglan include headaches, drowsiness, dizziness, agitation and diarrhea. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to contact your physician immediately. Follow the dosage guidelines exactly. Do not double doses. If you miss one dose and cannot make it up between when you remember and your next dose, then do not take the missed dose. Doing so can put you at risk for an overdose.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has required the manufacturer place a black box warning on the drug's label, warning patients of the possible serious side effects and conditions associated with the medication, specifically TD. The black box warning is the most serious warning required by the FDA.
Some patients who've suffered adverse effects from taking Reglan have hired personal injury attorneys to file lawsuits against the manufacturer of the drug. This type of pharmaceutical litigation is becoming more common, as patients begin to suffer from conditions associated with potent drugs. Verdicts in these types of cases can vary; however, if you have been negatively impacted physically, emotionally, and financially from taking a medication you trusted, you deserve financial compensation to recoup the expenses and moneys lost for the duration of your suffering.
If you or a loved one has been harmed by Reglan, it is important to hire an attorney familiar with products liability and pharmaceutical litigation who can get you the compensation you deserve. to schedule your consultation today, contact a qualified Reglan lawyer now.
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