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Are little Jessica’s sudden head jerks a side effect of the heartburn drug Reglan? It’s a question posed along with a video of the toddler by Fiestagrill on YouTube.

Reglan, also known as metoclopramide, is generally prescribed to treat diabetic gastroparesis in adults and gastroesophafeal reflux in adults and children. Recent clinical studies have shown that it is safe for the treatment of morning sickness in women who are pregnant. However, a recent FDA warning has made people like Fiestagrill question whether the medication is causing serious injury to babies as well as children.

The FDA recently issued a black box warning – the strongest warning the FDA can require – on Reglan (metoclopramide) after reports of serious and debilitating side effects from people who were taking the medication over an extended period of time. The condition, known as Tardive Dyskinesia, is an involuntary movement of muscles that can include lip smacking, tongue thrusting, eye blinking and buldging, head jerking, facial grimacing, puckering and pursing of the lips and involuntary movements of the fingers. The condition often lingers even after the medication has been discontinued, causing serious disability.

Currently, the makers of Reglan are facing numerous lawsuits by individuals who have been harmed by the medication and are seeking justice. Could Jessica be another victim of Reglan?

Watch the video below.

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