Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C.

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.

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