Metoclopramide can diminish quality of life
The medication metoclopramide, used in the treatment of some gastrointestional conditions, has received much press lately. Earlier this year the drug fell under a black box warning by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after studies showed that patients who took the prescription medication were at high risk of experiencing involuntary movements of their face, hands and torso. The condition, known as Tardive Dyskinesia, is a debilitating disorder that often doesn’t go away even after the offending medication has been discontinued. The result has been measured in countless lawsuits against manufacturers of metoclopramide.
In a country that celebrates most holidays and occasions with great spreads of food, living with gastroparesis can be difficult. Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents, causing stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, which can lead to poor nutrition and, in severe cases, death. Those who suffer with it must be on restrictive diets and take medications or treatments to keep the symptoms at bay. The condition can make socializing – especially during activities centered on food – uncomfortable for sufferers.
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Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., makers of medicines for various gastrointestinal ailments, has received marketing approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for