Reglan tardive dyskinesia symptoms involves involuntary movements, mostly in the lower face. Tardive means “delayed” and dyskinesia means “abnormal movement.” This drug has been proven to cause tardive dyskinesia. Therefore, Reglan and tardive dyskinesia are linked.

What is Reglan?
Reglan is an oral medication used to treat diabetic gastroparesis, which is the delayed movement of food from the stomach into the intestine, and GERD, which is a backup of stomach acid into the esophagus. Symptoms of these conditions include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, heartburn, and chest pain. Reglan was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1985. It is generically known as metoclopramide.

The FDA Warns About Reglan Tardive Dyskinesia Incidence
The FDA has warned consumers about Regan and tardive dyskinesia. On February 26, 2009, the FDA mandated that Reglan have a “black box” warning label on the box. This black box warning is the FDA’s strictest warning. Black Box warnings indicate that a medication has the potential to cause life-threatening side effects.

How does Reglan Cause Tardive Dyskinesia?
Reglan tardive dyskinesia is caused by its drug, metoclopramide. It occurs most often when people take Reglan for long periods of time, but in some cases, tardive dyskinesia can occur after taking the drug for a short period of time.

What are the Symptoms of Reglan Tardive Dyskinesia?
Common symptoms of tardive dyskinesia include:

• Facial grimacing;
• Jaw swinging;
• Tongue thrusting; and
• Repetitive chewing.

 

What is the prognosis for Reglan tardive dyskinesia?
If Reglan tardive dyskinesia symptoms are diagnosed and treated early, the condition may be reversed by stopping taking the drug. However, even if a person stops taking Reglan, the involuntary movements may become worse, and may even be permanent. Reglan and tardive dyskinesia can be a permanent problem.

What other side effects does Reglan cause?
In addition to tardive dyskinesia, Reglan can cause depression, suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, jaundice, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS– a life-threatening neurological condition marked by delirium, fever and muscle rigidity), seizures, aldosteronism, a condition where the adrenal glands produce excessive hormones and cause low blood-potassium levels, and agranulocytosis, a condition characterized by low levels of white blood cells. If you have suffered from Reglan tardive dyskinesia, please contact us and one of our experienced attorneys can help explain your legal rights at no charge including filing a Reglan lawsuit.