What are the grounds for Reglan/metoclopramide litigation?
Reglan, or its generic counterpart, metoclopramide, is given to persons suffering from a variety of reflux-related ailments, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), diabetic gastroparesis, diabetic gastric stasis, nausea and vomiting. Although Reglan can be a safe and effective treatment for these diseases – it is only safe under very limited circumstances: 1) when safer, more traditional therapies fail, and 2) when used for a very short time (under 12 weeks). Unfortunately, these limited circumstances are not well-publicized by the drug makers and many doctors and patients are unaware of the limits, or the devastating side effects that can occur if used long-term. The most serious side effect is Tardive Dyskinesia, a potentially irreversible neurological disorder that causes involuntary, dyskinetic movements.
