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Reglan Lawsuits in Brooklyn | Reglan Side Effects and Health Problems | Reglan Lawyer in Brooklyn

In early 2009 the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) began requiring Reglan to have a black box warning due to the dangerous side effects associated with Reglan.

What is Reglan and Why Was it Black Boxed?

Reglan is a prescription drug that is also known by the name motoclopramide. Reglan is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders (GERD), heartburn, morning sickness and other causes for nausea.

Reglan was black boxed in early 2009 due to dangerous health problems that were occuring from people taking Reglan. One of the most prevelant reasons why it was black boxed was because chronic use of Reglan is linked to Tardive Dyskinesia.

Reglan Side Effects and Health Problems

Tardive Dyskinesia Caused by Reglan

Tardive Dyskinesia is a nervous system disorder that causes involuntary repetitive movements of the body that may become permanent.

Tardive Dyskinesia has been linked to long term usage of Reglan. The FDA has approved Reglan for short tem use (4 to 12 weeks) but many people who require a Reglan prescription are directed to take the drug for longer spans of time, in fact, 30 percent of people who are prescribed Reglan are instructed to take it for 12 months or longer. In cases where long term use of Reglan is required the risk of Tardive Dyskinesia increases.

Tardive Dyskinesia does not have a cure and can range from being temporary to being something more permanent that lasts throughout the remainder of a persons life.

Common symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia from Reglan are:

Grimacing
Lip smacking
Tongue protrusion
Lip puckering
Lip pursing
Rapid eye blinking
Rapid movements of the arms
Rapid movements of the legs
Impaired movements of the fingers (may appear as if playing a piano or a guitar)
Swaying of the trunk
Swaying of the hips

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) caused by Reglan

There are many short term side effects caused by Reglan that are mild but one of the more dangerous side effects cause by Reglan in a short term span is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) which often results in death. Symptoms of NMS caused by Reglan usually occur within the first 2 weeks of taking Reglan. Symptoms of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome include:

High fever
Sweating
Stupor
Unstable blood pressure
Muscular rigidity
Autonomic dysfunction

Depression caused by Reglan and Suicide because of Reglan

Aside from the warnings and precautions that Reglan has about NMS and Tardive Dyskinesia Reglan also carries warnings about depression. Depression caused by Reglan can range from mild to severe. In severe cases of depression caused by Reglan a person may deal with suicidal thoughts and may attempt to commit suicide.

How to Start a Reglan Lawsuit in New York

If you believe your health problems are directly related to taking Reglan and they are affecting your quality of life and could possibly affect your life expectancy it is important to considering starting a lawsuit in Brooklyn for Reglan. For more information on health problems from Reglan and Brooklyn Reglan lawsuits contact Frank J. Dito Jr. Reglan Lawyer in Brooklyn at 800.976.4904 or fill out our form below. We will send you free information about Reglan and the health problems associated with it and will also send you information about starting a lawsuit. If you would like to meet with us for a free consultation or speak to us by phone fill out our contact form.

Frank J. Dito, Jr., Esq. a member of the "Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum", is an experienced trial attorney who represents injured individuals and their families. Frank is the author of "A Lawyers Guide to Car Insurance" , the publisher of the "New York Injury Law Blog" and he is a frequent speaker regarding the recovery of benefits and the preservation of rights resulting from accidents and work place injuries. If you or a family member has been injured in an accident or in the work place contact Frank J. Dito, Jr. to discuss your legal rights and how he assists clients in obtaining the benefits and compensation that they are entitled to.

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