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Reglan induced tardive dysknesia is a neurological disorder caused by metoclopramide-containing drugs, i.e. Reglan.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently required the manufacturers of Reglan to add a "black box warning" to the drugs safety information warning of an increased risk of tardive dyskinesia. To read the FDA warning, please visit: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm149533.htm.
In addition, if you or somebody you know has taken Reglan and been diagnosed with tardive dyskinesia, you should contact a lawyer asap. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Reglan induced tardive dysknesia lawsuit.
Please visit http://www.injuryhelpnetwork.com/reglan or http://www.schmidtandclark.com/reglan to learn more about your potential for monetary recovery.
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What the risk of taking reglan?
Reglan is a relatively safe drug. Its possible side-effects include drowziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, breast enlargement or discharge, frequent urination, and, in some rare cases, Tardive Dyskinesia.
Will reglan mess you up?
Reglan can lead to a number of serious disorders. The most serious being tardive dyskinesia-a very severe neuromuscular disorder that cause loss of control over muscles. Reglan also has a number of severe side effects that are more common as well.
Is it safe for zantac and reglan taken together?
You should honestly just try to stick with the zantac. It has been well tested and been on the market for quite some time. Reglan can have very serious side effects and is directly linked to the development of debilitating neuromuscular disorders such as tardive dyskinesia.
What causes involuntary lip puckering?
tardive dyskinesia
What are the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia?
Some symptoms of tardive dyskinesia are facial grimacing, finger movement, jaw swinging, repetitive chewing and tongue thrusting. Also delayed abnormal movement in the lower face.
What is abnormal movement occurring late in treatment called?
Tardive Dyskinesia
How long does it take to develop side effects to Reglan?
The side effects of Reglan are different for everybody. For some people, the drug is very well tolerated. Extrapyrimidal symptoms and tardive dyskinesia are much more likely to affect people who have taken higher doses for longer periods of time.
What causes Meige Syndrome and how is it different from Tartive Dyskinesia?
Meige Syndrome is primarily caused by abnormal function of the basal ganglia in the brain and is characterized by involuntary movements of the face and jaw. Tardive Dyskinesia, on the other hand, is usually a side effect of long-term use of certain medications, particularly antipsychotics, and involves involuntary movements of the face, tongue, and limbs. Both conditions involve involuntary movements but have different underlying causes.
Because some anti-psychotic medications block the effects of dopamine they can cause severe side effects such as?
severe side effects such as movement disorders (e.g. tardive dyskinesia), hormonal imbalances, weight gain, and increased risk of metabolic problems like diabetes.
Can vitamin E treat tardive dyskinesia?
Vitamin E supplementation may lessen or eliminate this side effect in some individuals.
What are signs of tardive dyskinesia?
Signs of this disorder are involuntary twitches and muscle spasms in the face and body and jutting or rolling movements of the tongue.
What are extrapyramidal symptoms?
Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)-- A group of side effects associated with antipsychotic medications. EPS include parkinsonism, akathisia, dystonia, and tardive dyskinesia.
