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

An estimated 250,000 to 400,000 people in the United States suffer from Tardive Dyskinesia, a serious and disabling involuntary movement disorder. The condition was first linked to use of anti-psychotic medications but most recently has been linked to a common heartburn, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and gastroparesis medication known as Reglan (metoclopramide). How the medications cause Tardive Dyskinesia is debatable, but studies show that long-term use of medications leave users at higher risk of developing the condition.

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August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month, and the Gastroparesis Awareness Campaign Organization is hoping to spread worldwide awareness for the debilitating disorder through continued communication with local governments on increasing federal funds for research and public awareness campaigns.

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Prokinetic drugs, such as Reglan (metoclopramide) are those that increase the movement of ingested material through the gastrointestingal tract. They are usually prescribed to treat diabetic gastroparesis, heartburn and nausea and vomiting in chemotherapy patients. Unfortunately, some prokinetic drugs may produce a number of serious side effects.

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the safety labeling changes of the heartburn and gastroparesis medication Reglan (metoclopramide) which includes a black box warning of a serious and often irreversible movement disorder called Tardive Dyskinesia. The warning includes Reglan (metoclopramide) tablets, ODT (orally disintegrating tablets), and injection.

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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.

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