{"id":353356,"date":"2016-04-04T10:46:59","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/injury\/product-liability\/reglan-lawsuit-information.html"},"modified":"2024-03-12T11:18:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T16:18:55","slug":"reglan-lawsuit-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/product-liability\/reglan-lawsuit-information.html","title":{"rendered":"Reglan Lawsuit Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Reglan Lawsuit Information<\/h1>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/christie-nicholson-j-d\/\">Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/oni-harton-j-d\/\">Oni Harton, J.D.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            March 12, 2024\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. 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For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"fl-callout-text article-blockquote\">\n        <div data-testid=\"loading-message\" data-fui-focus-visible=\"\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"chatMessageResponser2f\" class=\"___1yop6mf f336tjw f9ijwd5 fz7g6wx fod5ikn f1s184ao\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n<div class=\"___1j4t0a1 f1lmfglv f1abmfm4\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-testid=\"markdown-reply\" data-message-type=\"Chat\">\n<div class=\"___stpibi0 f22iagw f1vx9l62 fk15e71 f1k953kz f137keqj f1rncccw f1stllg3 f1w4kmmc f1tric3v f10dk5ic fx8cdsv f16nlwsl f1eookvz fhjrts3 fqugt2f f10km5jb f18d18k8 f1v1vhmp f1hdmul3 f198vjnp f2dshw1 fjpjndq fnmj2pj ffrrb40 f1mon110 fhajzam fimndk6 fxv4dng fb1rn9k f59wlhv f1xmfh30 f18yf5o5 fmr6chf fw8qy2q ff161sd f1qr7t77 f1yyogn1 foogchg fp5872b f1tpb8gf f1hdgrc8 f1vatr43 frkxccd f9pdzkb f158oiaz ft5kggy f5l4ui7 f13j03li f18xdoka f8off4e f1go6zfc f128n2ra f1jpxw2j f1lwd9n0 fy0b8hm f1g2633v fx4kvgi fkvolse f1gxrt3a f1os76ua f1js9cnw f1g87ej0 freluf8 f1yggaq6 f2i3chp f1151osp florpoh f35kzfz ftp9m57 f1e288vi fz62hnz fixvuys f1nmofwh fc1c6mv f18a2er7 fhvkrdl fhxnn68 f1oce4bo fvhlfan f7tc0t0 f1ngf1n2 ffrzq6x f1yjiq2m f1aqdgql f1huvaf f10ij78l f1k94sa4 fkmfumq f1jvzkyl f1eu24ob f1xbfc1f fmf0lwf f107dsy8 f3w566c f4648sl f13zpkng f7unjfp f8p1rz fzu6h1w f1i1bi6h f1smo7hi f1sk1xod f1kgogdq f1gjktkp ft608jz f19dd9cz fg3xr24 fhd155k f1b8gl2e fg4b9ou flb4lo fdicbfk fgwcyh1 f1jbds0d f1fb9uea f1stuka4 fcrtu6g fwqh0xn f11w66yg f6e0e65 f1vvgu0 f1607507 f1m9bycv f1ntoah8 f1b694rt faql4r2 fpjuhzh fmavl6h\">\n<p>Reglan (metoclopramide) has been linked to serious neurological side effects like tardive dyskinesia and parkinsonism, prompting hundreds of lawsuits against its manufacturers. Legal outcomes have varied, with some courts dismissing cases and others allowing lawsuits to proceed, especially against brand-name drug makers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Reglan (metoclopramide) is a drug that doctors prescribe to treat several conditions, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Digestive disorders<\/li>\n<li>Heartburn<\/li>\n<li>Acid reflux<\/li>\n<li>Esophageal ulcers<\/li>\n<li>Gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some doctors also use it to treat diabetic\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/15522-gastroparesis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gastroparesis<\/a>. Gastroparesis is a form of stomach muscle paralysis. It affects many diabetes patients.<\/p>\n<p>Gastroparesis can slow digestion, causing a rise in blood sugar. Reglan helps hasten the digestive process, lowering a patient&#8217;s blood sugar. Specifically, Reglan helps with faster stomach emptying, which improves digestion.<\/p>\n<p>Patients may also take Reglan to help with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5438233\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">migraine headaches<\/a>. Manufacturers originally developed Reglan as an antipsychotic drug. This helps explain some of the drug&#8217;s notable side effects.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginfo\/meds\/a684035.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reglan<\/a> is the brand name for this prescription drug. There are also several generic versions of the drug. Over the years, patients have reported severe side effects of Reglan. This has led to lawsuits against the manufacturer, Baxter Healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>This article describes some of Reglan&#8217;s side effects. It also discusses the FDA&#8217;s response to some of these side effects. Finally, you&#8217;ll learn why patients have sued Baxter Healthcare and the outcomes of Reglan lawsuits.<\/p>\n<p>Pharmaceutical companies have a legal responsibility to ensure their medications carry adequate warnings and are safe to use. If you&#8217;ve been harmed by Reglan or another drug, you may have a claim. Contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/products-liability-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">product liability attorney<\/a> near you to share your story and see if you have a valid claim. If so, your attorney will advocate for you throughout the process and fight for fair compensation.<\/p>\n<h2>Reglan Side Effects<\/h2>\n<p>Serious\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/18008-metoclopramide-tablets#:~:text=What%20side%20effects%20may%20I%20notice%20from%20receiving%20this%20medication%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reglan side effects<\/a>\u00a0have spurred recent lawsuits. The most prominent adverse side effect of Reglan is a neurological disorder called\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK448207\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tardive dyskinesia<\/a>\u00a0(TD). TD causes patients to make involuntary movements in the face and neck.<\/p>\n<p>Some symptoms of TD include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lip smacking<\/li>\n<li>Grimacing<\/li>\n<li>Puckering of the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Eye shifting<\/li>\n<li>Involuntary muscle movements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unfortunately, tardive dyskinesia is often irreversible.<\/p>\n<p>Another notable side effect is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkinson.org\/library\/fact-sheets\/parkinsonism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">parkinsonism<\/a>. This neurological condition causes people to develop the same involuntary movements associated with Parkinson&#8217;s disease.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the symptoms of parkinsonism include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Slowed body movement<\/li>\n<li>Speech impairment<\/li>\n<li>Muscle stiffness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Parkinsonism is often reversible, and many patients find relief after switching medications. Reglan patients have reported developing\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/medlineplus\/movementdisorders.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">other movement disorders<\/a>\u00a0as well.<\/p>\n<p>Another severe health risk of taking Reglan is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK482282\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">neuroleptic malignant syndrome\u00a0<\/a>(NMS). Many antipsychotic drugs cause this condition. Since doctors initially prescribed Reglan as an antipsychotic, the fact that it may cause NMS is no surprise. NMS can be life-threatening.<\/p>\n<h2>Food and Drug Administration and Black Box Warnings<\/h2>\n<p>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Reglan in 1979. This was long before the agency was aware of the severe health risks of the drug.<\/p>\n<p>A 1993 study found that patients taking metoclopramide faced an\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/8512437\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">increased risk of developing TD and parkinsonism<\/a>. Patients who took metoclopramide for more than twelve weeks were 67% more likely to develop TD and four times more likely to develop parkinsonism.<\/p>\n<p>In 2009, the FDA issued a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2017\/017854s062lbl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">black box warning for all metoclopramide drugs<\/a>. This warning came on the heels of studies showing that patients taking metoclopramide for more than 12 weeks had a much higher risk of developing tardive dyskinesia.<\/p>\n<p>Patients are strongly advised not to take Reglan for more than 12 weeks. The FDA didn&#8217;t order manufacturers to place a black box warning for the increased risk of parkinsonism. But most drug companies include this risk in their labels and packaging.<\/p>\n<h2>Reglan Lawsuits and Product Liability<\/h2>\n<p>American law protects consumers injured by dangerous drugs and defective products. The best way to protect your rights is to file a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/product-liability\/what-is-product-liability.html\">product liability lawsuit<\/a>. These lawsuits accomplish several things.<\/p>\n<p>First, they allow consumers to receive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/accident-injury-law\/economic-recovery-for-accidents-and-injuries.html\">compensation for their injuries<\/a>. Second, they allow the courts to hold manufacturers responsible for unsafe drugs and products. Finally, product liability law helps raise public awareness about unsafe products. People must report adverse reactions to dangerous drugs. This is especially true if drug manufacturers don&#8217;t warn patients about the risks of their medications.<\/p>\n<p>So far, hundreds of patients have filed Reglan lawsuits. This number will continue to grow. Patients who developed tardive dyskinesia, parkinsonism, and other movement disorders after taking Reglan have brought these lawsuits. Patients have filed similar lawsuits against manufacturers of the generic drug versions of Reglan. Most Reglan lawsuits are individual lawsuits filed by the patients.<\/p>\n<p>You may have heard about Reglan lawsuits in the media. In 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court decided a Reglan case,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/caselaw.findlaw.com\/court\/us-supreme-court\/09-993.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Pliva, Inc. v. Mensing<\/i><\/a>. In that case, the Court held that federal drug labeling laws\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/litigation\/legal-system\/the-supremacy-clause-and-the-doctrine-of-preemption.html\">preempt<\/a>\u00a0state\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/product-liability\/defects-in-warnings.html\">failure to warn<\/a>\u00a0claims against the manufacturers of generic metoclopramide. This decision doesn&#8217;t apply to the manufacturers of brand-name drugs. It should not stop patients from relying on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/product-liability\/legal-basis-for-liability-in-product-cases.html\">other product liability claims<\/a>\u00a0in filing a Reglan lawsuit.<\/p>\n<h2>Conflicting Court Decisions in Reglan Litigation<\/h2>\n<p>Discussing the Reglan lawsuits without mentioning the conflicting court rulings in these cases is challenging. Since early 2011, when the first wave of Reglan lawsuits arrived, judges across the U.S. have ruled for both plaintiffs and defendant manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p>In 2011, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ismp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Institute for Safe Medication Practices<\/a>\u00a0announced that there were more Reglan lawsuits in 2011 than for any other drug. More than 2,000 plaintiffs joined a mass tort case in Philadelphia. The plaintiffs alleged that the manufacturers of Reglan and the generic versions of the drug failed to warn patients and doctors about the drug&#8217;s risks.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, the lawsuits involved claims that Reglan causes tardive dyskinesia, parkinsonism, NMS, and other neurological disorders. Plaintiffs in both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/litigation\/legal-system\/federal-vs-state-courts-key-differences.html\">state and federal courts<\/a> argued that the defendants knew about these risks long before the FDA ordered them to put a black box warning on their packaging.<\/p>\n<p>The plaintiffs also claimed that the drugmakers used deceptive marketing practices by not telling prescribers about Reglan&#8217;s risks.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a summary of the significant Reglan lawsuits against Teva Pharmaceuticals, Baxter Healthcare, and other pharmaceutical companies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>2011<\/b>: The United States Supreme Court held that plaintiffs could not sue major drug manufacturers for injuries from taking generic versions of Reglan.<\/li>\n<li><b>January 2013<\/b>: The Alabama Supreme Court held that patients can sue Wyeth for injuries they experienced from taking generic metoclopramide.<\/li>\n<li><b>March 2015<\/b>: The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a Pennsylvania Appellate Court case involving generic drug injuries. At that time, the Court held that federal law preempted failure to warn lawsuits against the defendants.<\/li>\n<li><b>August 2016<\/b>: A Nebraska federal court dismissed cases against Wyeth, Pfizer, and Schwarz Pharma because plaintiffs took more than 10 years to file suit.<\/li>\n<li><b>February 2018<\/b>: Teva Pharmaceuticals settled more than 1,700 lawsuits for an undisclosed amount. The Court ordered a global dismissal of these cases and the other 300 pending cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Get More Reglan Lawsuit Information: Call an Attorney<\/h2>\n<p>Because most patients take a generic version of Reglan, such suits are rare in recent times. But if you or your loved one becomes sick after using Reglan, you may have a claim under product liability.<\/p>\n<p>Navigating product liability law is complex. It&#8217;s wise to consult an attorney with experience handling dangerous drug lawsuits. They can explain your legal options and guide you through the legal process.<\/p>\n<p>FindLaw&#8217;s directory of <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/drugs-medical-devices\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">product liability attorneys<\/a> can get you started. Select your state or city to review contact and ratings information for local experts. 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