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Reglan Warnings and Recall

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On February 26, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated that Schwarz Pharma, the maker of Reglan medication, include "black box" warnings on all Reglan packaging.

Reglan, generically known as metoclopramide, is a medication used to treat various gastrointestinal disorders, including:

• diabetic gastroparesis, slow emptying of the stomach into the intestines
• gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD, also known as gastric reflux), the backup of stomach acid into the esophagus
• heartburn
• hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness that impairs a pregnant woman from getting the nutrients she needs
• lactation problems in recent mothers
• nausea and vomiting (including when it results from chemotherapy).

However, findings of severe Reglan side effects have:

• caused patients to develop serious health complications
• resulted in Reglan deaths (in rare cases)
• caused the FDA to apply its most serious warning to Reglan medicines
• led to a number of Reglan lawsuits.

Those injured after taking Reglan should meet with an experienced Reglan lawyer to learn more about their legal rights and find out if they are entitled to a settlement for their injuries and losses.

Serious Reglan Side Effects

Serious health complications that have been associated with use of Reglan include:

• agranulocytosis, low levels of white blood cells (If left untreated, agranulocytosis can result in osteoporosis and other irreversible conditions.)
• aldosteronism, a condition in which the adrenal glands produce excessive hormones and cause low blood-potassium levels (If left untreated, aldosteronism can be fatal, as it may result in heart attack, heart failure, stroke or kidney failure.)
• depression and/or suicidal thoughts
• hallucinations
• jaundice
• neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a life-threatening neurological condition marked by delirium, fever and muscle rigidity
• seizures
• severe allergic reaction
• tachycardia, an arrhythmia marked by increased heart rate
• tardive dyskinesia, involuntary, repetitive writhing movements affecting the face, trunk and/or limbs.

Reglan patients will experience any of the following symptoms upon developing serious side effects of this medication:

• anxiety and/or agitation
• convulsions
• delirium
• fever
• increased heartbeats
• jitters
• loss of consciousness
• restlessness
• tremors
• uncontrollable movements in the eyes, tongue, jaw and/or neck.

It's vital that patients seek emergency medical attention upon developing the above symptoms of severe Reglan side effects.

FDA's Reglan Warning

Black box warnings are the most serious type of FDA warning, as they highlight a medication's potential to cause fatal complications.

Additionally, black box warnings are the last step before the FDA issues a full-fledged recall of a medicine.

While Reglan has not yet been recalled by the FDA, the FDA's recent Reglan warning speaks to the possibility that a Reglan recall may occur in the near future upon further reports of serious Reglan side effects and/or Reglan deaths.

Compensation for Reglan Injuries

Patients injured after taking Reglan, as well as families of deceased Reglan patients, should meet with a personal injury lawyer for a thorough evaluation of their claim and expert advice regarding the best manner in which to pursue their case.

To encourage prospective plaintiffs to seek the settlements they deserve, Reglan attorneys offer initial consultations for free and will delay payment for their services until or unless the case is won.

If You Have Been Injured by Reglan

Have you or a loved one been injured after using Reglan? If so, contact us to speak with an experienced Reglan Attorney who specializes in drug recall litigation & lawsuits. Let us help you win the compensation you need and deserve.