Reglan is the brand name of the drug metoclopramide, used to treat gastrointestinal problems, reflux and nausea. The drug has been on the market since 1979 and is sold in brand name and generic forms.
Reglan is recommended for short term treatment (less than 12 weeks) and only in adults. However, many patients are prescribed Reglan for longer periods and it is also prescribed to children.
Reglan's Dangerous Side Effect: Tardive Dyskinesia
Studies since the mid-1980's have shown a correlation between Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) and other neurological motor control problems and the use of Reglan. More recent studies indicate Reglan can both trigger and mask TD.
TD includes involuntary spasms and movements such as grimacing, tongue protrusion, rapid eye blinking, and rapid movements of extremities. TD patients often suffer from depression. No known cure for TD exists.
Reglan Lawsuit: Allegations Against Reglan Drug Manufacturers
In February of 2009, the FDA required Reglan to be sold with a "black box" warning and that the drug label be revised. However, for decades, Reglan was sold with inadequate safety warnings and prescribed for use for more than 12 weeks.
In lawsuits filed against Reglan manufacturers, patients who developed TD allege that the drug companies failed to adequately warn physicians and their patients of the association between Reglan and TD as well as the heightened danger of developing TD from use of Reglan for more than 12 weeks.
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