Reglan Lawsuit Information

Reglan side effects can be dangerous. If you or someone you love has suffered serious harm as a result of taking Reglan, our lawyers may be able to help you with seeking compensation, including medical bills, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and more. Contact the Simmons firm today to get in touch with caring and experienced Reglan lawyers who can evaluate your case, answer your questions, and help you understand your legal rights, including the filing of a Reglan lawsuit.*

Reglan, which is manufactured by Baxter Healthcare Corporation, is used for the treatment of gastrointenstinal conditions. However, Reglan is FDA approved for short-term treatment (not to exceed 3 months) after other methods of treatment have failed. However, evidence shows that one-third of patients are prescribed Reglan for longer than 3 months, which is against FDA recommendations. This has resulted in Reglan Lawsuits.

What is Reglan?

Reglan (metoclopramide) is a prescription drug used to treat a number of gastrointestinal conditions including slow gastric emptying in people with diabetes and heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux. For these conditions, Reglan works to increase muscle contractions aiding in faster digestion.¹

Reglan Side Effects

Some of the more serious Reglan side effects are:

• Tardive Dyskinesia - involuntary muscle movements, usually in the face and tongue, but sometimes in the trunk or extremities or Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
• Parkinson’s Like Symptoms - slow movements, rigidity, and tremors
• Akathesia - a severe anxiety and inability to sit still
• Seizures and convulsions

More information about Reglan side effects

FDA Warning

According to the FDA, do not take Reglan ODT for more than 12 weeks.
Also, do not take Reglan ODT if you:

• have stomach or intestine problems, such as bleeding, blockage, or tears
• have an adrenal gland tumor
• are allergic to: metoclopramide, aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, mannitol, aminoalkyl methacrylate copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, natural and artificial orange flavor, povidone
• take medications that could cause seizures or uncontrolled movements 
• have epilepsy or other seizure disorder²

^{* Please note that recovery results vary per client. The recovery amounts in each case reflect the specific facts of that case. Further, recovery amounts in past cases are not a guarantee of future results.}

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• mesothelioma litigation
• commercial litigation
• intellectual property litigation
• defective medical devices litigation
• pharmaceutical litigation (Reglan and other defective drug lawsuits)
  

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Resources for Clients

• FDA MedWatch for Reglan
  

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