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Two more lawsuits filed against makers of heartburn drug Reglan

Two more lawsuits have been filed in federal court in New Orleans against the manufacturers of an acid reflux medication that allegedly causes a debilitating involuntary movement disorder known as tardive dyskinesia. Ellen Austin filed a suit against Actavis, Actavis Elizabeth and Watson Pharmaceuticals. Leslie Keeper filed suit against Qualitest Pharmaceuticals. Both lawsuits claim the drug Reglan, also known as the generic metoclopramide, caused them to develop the movement disorder.

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Louisiana man sues maker of acid reflux medication Reglan

A Louisiana man is suing the manufacturer of the acid reflux medication Reglan (metoclopramide) alleging the medication caused him to develop a debilitating nervous system disorder known as tardive dyskinesia. Isreal Bennett of Jefferson Parish filed the suit against Qualitest Pharmaceuticals on June 11, 2010, in federal court in New Orleans.

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Long term use of heartburn drugs can be dangerous

Millions of people turn to medication to treat the annoying and painful symptoms of . But doctors say that people who use medications to treat their symptoms should use them with caution and limit use if at all possible.

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