Reglan

Reglan is a neuroleptic medication used to treat gastrointestinal problems that have had many cases of Tardive Dyskinesia reported in response to it. Reglan is supposed to increase the stomach and small intestine contractions to help the passage of food. As every medication, Reglan has side effects associated to it and some of them are very serious. In February 1996, the FDA warned that Reglan causes an increased risk of Parkinsonism.

Reglan can also cause people to have mild to severe depression, so patients that already suffer depression may want to consider an alternate treatment plan to Reglan. Tardive Dyskinesia has been most often linked to the use of antipsychotic drugs, but the potentially permanent muscle disorder has also been reported side effects of Reglan. Especially older Reglan patients should first consider the risks and benefits of Reglan since elders have a higher incidence of suffering Tardive Dyskinesia.

Patients with high blood pressure, cirrhosis, or congestive heart failure if using Reglan should do so cautiously since Reglan can cause fluid retention and heart problems. If these Reglan side effects do occur, Reglan therapy should be discontinued immediately.

For more information on Reglan contact us to confer with a Reglan lawyer.