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THE LAW FIRM OF ALLEN L. ROTHENBERG

FDA ALERT
Reglan
We can help. If you have suffered from any of the deadly side effects while taking Reglan® (metoclopramide) or if a loved one has been severely injured while on Reglan please fill out the form on this page or call 1-800-624-8888.

Food and Drug Administration Issues Safety Alert on Reglan

On February 26, 2009 the FDA forced the manufacturers of Reglan, a drug used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, to add a black-box warning about the risk of tardive dyskinesia, a condition which includes involuntary, uncontrollable and repetitive movements of the body.
Reglan
Reglan is a prescription drug used to treat gastrointestinal problems, mainly gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Reglan is currently being prescribed for children and adults. In addition, patients undergoing cancer treatments may be given Reglan to reduce nausea and vomiting. Infants are commonly given Reglan to treat gastrointestinal problems.

Evidence shows that Reglan can cause Tardive Dyskinesia (TD), a serious and often irreversible movement disorder. Patients with TD suffer from abnormal and uncontrollable muscle movements, which can affect the muscles of the legs, arms, feet, hands, abdomen, shoulders, neck, face, mouth, tongue and eyes. Presently, there is no known treatment for TD. In some cases, the disorder may disappear or symptoms may be reduced weeks or even months after a patient stops taking Reglan. In some cases, however, the damage is permanent and irreversible.

Dangerous side effects of Reglan may include:
  • Uncontrolled movement of the arms, legs, and trunk
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  • Jerking movements of the tongue, face, mouth, and jaw
  • Involuntary movement of the hands and fingers
    • If you or a loved one has taken Reglan® and developed any of the dangerous side effects listed above, please contact an expert Reglan injury attorney at
    The Law Firm of Allen L. Rothenberg
    1-800-624-8888 or 1-800-ROTHENBERG
    for a free consultation or submit a free online case evaluation.
    The case evaluation is free, and remember, we charge no fee unless we get you money.
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