Tardive Dyskinesia Symptoms

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The following is an extremely detailed list of symptoms associated with Tardive Dyskinesia provided by Daniel J. McGlynn, Esq., a colleague our ours with whom we work very closely with on Reglan and Tardive Dyskiesia lawsuits.

Learn more about Reglan and Tardive Dyskinesia:

If you or a loved one have taken the prescription drug Reglan (metoclopramide) and subsequently developed Tardive Dyskinesia, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.

DYSKINESIA

Tongue moves in mouth
Tongue protrudes out of mouth
Chewing
Teeth grinding
Difficulty swallowing (choking)
Difficulty eating
Difficulty speaking
Facial grimacing
Puckering
Blinking
Eyes pull to one side
Excessively frequent eye movements
Repeated forehead wrinkling
Blowing/puffing/burping/unintended noises/clicking
Difficulty breathing (diaphragm)
Different (muscle tension or “hatband”) headaches
Jaw ache/tension/spasm
Head pulls to one side
Unusual dental problems
Biting inside of mouth\tongue
Drooling
Slurred speech\thick tongue
Arms move
Legs move (like restless leg syndrome, but not)
Fingers move
Hands drawn up
Hands cramped (difficulty grasping\holding)
Arms/hands shake
Toes move
Feet cramp
Difficulty walking
Back twisting or arching
Stomach movements
Hip gyrating
Diaphragm uncontrolled causing grunting and unusual noises
Unusual feeling of rapid heartbeat\anxiety
Tremulousness
Bouncy legs

*Symptoms disappear completely during sleep (Scientific mystery/diagnosis feature).
Although movements and/or anxiety may impair ability to fall asleep.

DYSTONIA

Cramps, especially in jaw (like TMJ) and neck muscles
Can be painful- muscle aches

AKATHISIA

Can’t sit still
Inner feeling of restlessness/anxiety/discomfort
Restlessness usually more severe when trying to fall asleep
Compulsion to keep moving
Itchy, painful burning tingling skin
Depression that never existed before
Suicidal thoughts/actions which never existed before

TARDIVE DYSMENTIA

Cognitive impairment
Behavioral changes
Memory impairment

(Whether this aspect exists or can be medically proven is debated)

PARKINSONISM (usually ceases upon cessation of metoclopramide)

Masked\expressionless face
Slowness of movements
Shuffling gait
Rigidity
Can appear zombie-like

END RESULT:

Humiliation
Social withdrawal
Physical disability
Vocational disability
Household disability
Sleep deprivation
Depression\isolation

Do I have a Tardive Dyskinesia Lawsuit?

The Defective Drug and Product Liability Litigation Groups at our law firm are an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in tardive dyskinesia lawsuits. We are handling individual lawsuits nationwide and currently accepting new Reglan induced Tardive Dyskinesia cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one have taken the prescription drug Reglan (metoclopramide) and subsequently developed Tardive Dyskinesia, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.