Reglan
Reglan (metoclopramide)
If you or a loved one has taken Reglan and have experienced any of the harmful side effects listed below please seek the help of the Branch Law Firm. Fill out a contact form or call us today so that we can conduct a thorough evaluation of your Reglan use and any damaging or irreversible symptoms that you have experienced.
Reglan is a presciption drug pushed by pharmaceutical companies to patients to treat Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) Gastroesophaegeal reflux disease (GERD). Many studies dating back from the 1970s, have shown that Reglan is ineffective in resolving GER and GERD. A 2006 study published in Nature Clinical Practice: Gastroenterology & Hepatology concluded that "the evidence base for the use of [metoclopramide for GERD] is weak, with little or no sustained effect on acid exposure or healing of esophagitis." The studies also indicate patients suffer from irreversible side effect if used for longer than a 12 week period called Tardive Dyskinesia. TD is a tragic life-long medical condition that causes involuntary and abnormal body movement.
The Neurological disorder Symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia include but are not limited to:
• facial grimacing
• jaw swinging
• repetitive chewing
• rapid eye blinking
• tongue thrusting
• Rapid movements of the arms, legs, and trunk
Black Box Warning
On February 26, 2009 the FDA announced that manufacturers of metoclopramide (Reglan) must add a black box warning so that users know the risk of TD associated with the long-term and/or high dose use of Reglan.
Treatment
There is no standard treatment for TD according to National Instistute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). However, they note that the first step to take is to discontinue or minimize the use of the neuroleptic drug.
Makers of Reglan
Brand-name Reglan tablets are made by Avalon Pharmaceutical. Brand-name Reglan injection is made by Baxter Healthcare Corporation. However, the patents for Reglan have expired, and it is currently available in generic form, thereby allowing numerous pharmaceutical companies to profit from this ineffective drug that causes this horrific medical condition known as Tardive Dyskinesia.
Dosages of Generic Reglan
Generic Reglan comes in the following strengths and forms:
• Metoclopramide 5 mg tablets
• Metoclopramide 10 mg tablets
• Metoclopramide oral solution -- 5 mg per 5 mL (per teaspoonful).
Generic Reglan is also available in injectable form.
Generic metoclopramide is made by many different companies, including:
• Major Pharmaceuticals
• Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
• Pliva, Inc.
• Teva Pharmaceuticals USA.
The companies that continued to market the drug despite the evidence listed above must be held accountable for the injuries caused in the thousands of patients taking their product over the last three decades. It is important that patients who suffer from Gastroesophageal relfux (GER) Gastroesophaegeal reflux disease (GERD) are fully aware of the effectiveness of Reglan (metoclopramide) and the serious risk of developing TD that comes with it.
If you or a loved one has taken Reglan and have experienced any of the harmful side effects listed below please seek the help of the Branch Law Firm. Fill out a contact form or call us today so that we can conduct a thorough evaluation of your Reglan use and any damaging or irreversible symptoms that you have experienced.
Reglan is a presciption drug pushed by pharmaceutical companies to patients to treat Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) Gastroesophaegeal reflux disease (GERD). Many studies dating back from the 1970s, have shown that Reglan is ineffective in resolving GER and GERD. A 2006 study published in Nature Clinical Practice: Gastroenterology & Hepatology concluded that "the evidence base for the use of [metoclopramide for GERD] is weak, with little or no sustained effect on acid exposure or healing of esophagitis." The studies also indicate patients suffer from irreversible side effect if used for longer than a 12 week period called Tardive Dyskinesia. TD is a tragic life-long medical condition that causes involuntary and abnormal body movement.
The Neurological disorder Symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia include but are not limited to:
• facial grimacing
• jaw swinging
• repetitive chewing
• rapid eye blinking
• tongue thrusting
• Rapid movements of the arms, legs, and trunk
Black Box Warning
On February 26, 2009 the FDA announced that manufacturers of metoclopramide (Reglan) must add a black box warning so that users know the risk of TD associated with the long-term and/or high dose use of Reglan.
Treatment
There is no standard treatment for TD according to National Instistute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). However, they note that the first step to take is to discontinue or minimize the use of the neuroleptic drug.
Makers of Reglan
Brand-name Reglan tablets are made by Avalon Pharmaceutical. Brand-name Reglan injection is made by Baxter Healthcare Corporation. However, the patents for Reglan have expired, and it is currently available in generic form, thereby allowing numerous pharmaceutical companies to profit from this ineffective drug that causes this horrific medical condition known as Tardive Dyskinesia.
Dosages of Generic Reglan
Generic Reglan comes in the following strengths and forms:
• Metoclopramide 5 mg tablets
• Metoclopramide 10 mg tablets
• Metoclopramide oral solution -- 5 mg per 5 mL (per teaspoonful).
Generic Reglan is also available in injectable form.
Generic metoclopramide is made by many different companies, including:
• Major Pharmaceuticals
• Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
• Pliva, Inc.
• Teva Pharmaceuticals USA.
The companies that continued to market the drug despite the evidence listed above must be held accountable for the injuries caused in the thousands of patients taking their product over the last three decades. It is important that patients who suffer from Gastroesophageal relfux (GER) Gastroesophaegeal reflux disease (GERD) are fully aware of the effectiveness of Reglan (metoclopramide) and the serious risk of developing TD that comes with it.