Reglan, manufactured by A.H. Robins, has been linked to serious adverse effects such as Tardive Dyskinesia and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome.
Approved by the FDA in 2004, Reglan is used to treat nausea, vomiting, and heartburn caused by gastric reflux. Although the label mentions tardive dyskinesia, it indicated that the occurrence is rare. Unfortunately, 27-29 percent of long-term Reglan users have developed Tardive Dyskinesia.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting claims in all 50 states for those who have taken Reglan and have suffered from Tardive Dyskinesia. If you or somebody you know has taken Reglan and suffered from Tardive Dyskinesia, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please click here to contact our Dangerous Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
What is the problem with Reglan?
Reglan is a common treatment for those suffering from nausea, vomiting, and heartburn from gastric reflux. The FDA approved Reglan for a short-term use of 4-12 weeks. Approximately 1/3 of Reglan users have been prescribed it for more than 12 weeks. This extended usage put the patient at greater risk of Tardive Dyskinesia.
Tardive Dyskinesia is a neurological syndrome caused by the long-term use of neuroleptic drug. It is characterized by constant movements of the mouth, tongue, jaw, and cheeks. Tardive Dyskinesia symptoms can range from mild to severe, based on the frequency and intensity of the movements. Other neuroleptic drugs associated with Tardive Dyskinesia include:
- Abilify (aripiprazole)
- Clozaril (clozapine)
- Etrafon (perphenazine, amitriptyline)
- Geodon (ziprasidone)
- Haldol (haloperidol)
- Loxitane (loxapine)
- Mellaril (thioridazine)
- Moban (molindone)
- Navane (thiothixene)
- Orap (pimozide)
- Permitil and Prolixin (fluphenazine)
- Phenergan, Phenadoz, Promethegan (promethazine)
- Risperdal (risperidone)
- Serentil (mesoridazine)
- Seroquel (quetiapine)
- Stelazine (trifluoperazine)
- Thorazine (chlorpromazine)
- Triavil and Trilafon (perphenazine, amitriptyline)
- Zyprexa (olanzapine)
Side Effects of Reglan
There are a variety of side effects associated with Reglan. Our firm is pursing the following types of serious, life-threatening side effects:
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Death
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Do I Have a Reglan Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting Reglan induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured by Reglan, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Dangerous Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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