Exactly to what degree is defective drug Reglan dangerous? It's so dangerous that the Food and Drug Administration has issued its  most severe warning: a "black box warning" on labeling for the drug. As a result, products using generic drug metoclopramide,  sold often under the brand name of Reglan but also as Octamide or Maxolon, must alert potential purchasers of the risks involved.

These risks include Tardive Dyskinesia, a severe medical malady. When a patient takes Reglan or metoclopramide to boost their digestion, that patient may suffer from Tardive Dyskinesia, a  devastating condition causing involuntary muscle twitching and other movements. These side effects of Reglan can include protruding or thrusting of the tongue; jerking of the head; impaired movement of the fingers; puckering, pursing and smacking of the lips; blinking, bulging and rapid movement of the eyes; and grimacing of the face.

Tardive Dyskinesia also can produce difficulty in walking, talking, swallowing or breathing. Sufferers may  also be afflicted with involuntary movements of feet, toes, hands, fingers, arms, legs, torso and shoulders.

Victims also may suffer from Tardive Dystonia, or contortions of muscles in the face or neck commonly, but also the legs or trunk. Also known as Dystonia Tardive, this condition produces painful and involuntary muscle contractions and spasms in specific areas, such as the neck, eyes, arms or legs. Dystonia Tardive also can affect the entire body. In any case, Tardive Dystonia, or Dystonia Tardive, can be a serious injury or defective drug side effect of Reglan.

Sadly, there is no known treatment or cure for Tardive Dyskinesia. Even persons who have stopped using Reglan or metoclopramide, which triggered their ailment, still may suffer from it.  This tragic condition can impact sufferers  mentally, physically and emotionally and can limit their ability to hold a job and earn a living, as well as their ability to enjoy a normal life.

Attorney Bob Goldwater fights defective drug manufacturer negligence

The Goldwater Law Firm of attorney Bob Goldwater can fight back for victims of Reglan via a defective drugs lawsuit  against negligent manufacturers. Those who create any product with Reglan or metoclopramide can be held accountable in the legal arena. Victims have a right to compensation for their lost salary, pain and suffering, and medical costs.

Upon the occasion that you or a loved one endures Tardive Dyskinesia, Tardive Dystonia or any ailment caused by Reglan, alert a Reglan  attorney or metoclopramide lawyer today with Attorney Bob Goldwater. Located in Scottsdale, AZ, the Goldwater Law Firm has assisted many thousands of Americans across the country with personal injury legal needs, and  it stands ready to help you, too.

Persons who are most likely to be afflicted by TD or Tardive Dyskinesia after using Reglan include elderly people  -- especially elderly women -- and any long-term users of Reglan of any age. The FDA has urged physicians not to prescribe Reglan as a long-term medication unless their patient's maladies make it worth the trade-off between potential help and potential harm.

Otherwise, why prescribe Reglan for any patients? Normally Reglan, or metoclopramide, is taken on a short-term basis to treat heartburn caused by gastrophageal reflux. Thus, it provides the function of an acid reflux drug. Also, persons with diabetes use the drug to accelerate their slow digestion.

Reglan or metoclopramide speed up muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract, and thus accelerate the stomach's emptying of its contents into intestines. Also benefiting are those with diabetes who suffer diabetic gastroparesis,  meaning the stomach empties too slowly into the intestines.

Is Reglan defective? Check the FDA's black box warning

However, such possible benefits don't mean Reglan users needn't be careful. The FDA required black box warnings  for very good reasons on all products with metoclopramide,  such as Reglan tablets, Reglan injection,and metoclopramide oral solution. These black box warnings make it clear that the FDA has approved Reglan only for use on a short-term basis of, say, 4-12 weeks, and only when more conservative treatments have not succeeded. If a person uses Reglan long-term, that can be especially risky and can lead to Tardive Dyskinesia suffering.

As noted, attorney Bob Goldwater's Goldwater Law Firm is  ready to hold manufacturers accountable for their negligence in creating and marketing  defective drugs such as Reglan. This can be done in a Reglan personal injury lawsuit. If you or a loved one has a Reglan claim as a result of suffering harmful Reglan side effects such as Tardive Dyskinesia or Tardive Dystonia, notify the Robert Goldwater Law Firm promptly by filling out the free case assessment form on this Web page. A legal representative of  attorney Bob Goldwater will respond soon to help you determine if you are due a large cash award for your suffering.

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