
We are Attorneys dedicated to providing legal representation for individual who have suffered from Tardive Dyskinesia due to the taking of the prescription drug medication Reglan (metoclopramide) prescribed for the treatment of (GERD) Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Heart Burn and Acid Reflux. Our esteemed Law Firm can help you or your loved one attain full and just compensation for the development of Tardive Dyskinesia due to the taking of Reglan.
What is Tardive Dyskinesia: The neurological disorder Tardive Dyskinesia affects the central nervous system resulting in uncontrollable involuntary and often repetitive movement of body parts. According to various studies and reports conducted by the Food and Drug Administration Tardive Dyskinesia may be caused by the intake of the prescription drug medication Reglan. According to close to two million individuals suffered from some form of Tardive Dyskinesia. Signs and Symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesi may include
- Uncontrollable movements of voluntary muscle groups
- Constant movement of the mouth and tongue
- Numbness of the tongue
- Repeated Lip Smacking
- Jaw Swinging
- Uncontrollable movements of the limbs
There can be numerous sign and symptoms associated with Tardive Dyskinesi, if you have been affected by any of these symptoms seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Drug Which may result in the Neurological Syndromes including Tardive Dyskinesia: Other than Reglan there are a host of other pharmaceutical drug which may result in Tardive Dyskinesia icnluding
- Abilify
- Clozaril
- Etrafon
- Geodon
- Haloperidol
- Loxitane
- Mellaril
- Moban
- Navane
- Orap
- Permitil and Prolixin
- Phenergan, Phenadoz, Promethegan
- Serentil
- Seroquel
- Triavil and Trilafon
- Zyprexa
Filing a Tardive Dyskinesia Lawsuit and Wining Your Case in the Court of Law:
Claims for injuries cause by the taking of pharmaceutical medication is predicated on the legal theory of defective product. According to defective product laws, designers, manufacturers and distributors of defective product are liable for any injuries which result from the use a product under their control.
Wining a defective drug injury cases will depend on proving to the jury the existence of a defect in either (1) The original design of the drug (2) Defect in the manufacturing process of the drug or (3) Defect in the labeling of the drug also referred to as a labeling defect. Other potential causes of action in a drug injury claim may include
- Breach of Warranty
- Negligence
- Fraud
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