
Reglan is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn and acid reflux. Part of the problem is that the longer a person takes Reglan, the higher the risk of developing tardive dyskinesia. The FDA recommends patients be on the medication for no longer than 12 weeks. Some patients, however, took Reglan as a preventative measure for a year or longer, putting them at risk of developing tardive dyskinesia.
Furthermore, Reglan has reportedly been used off-label to treat pregnancy-related nausea and morning sickness and to stimulate lactation. Reglan is also sometimes used to treat migraines. Reglan is also used in infants as a motility agent to prevent painful acid reflux.
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Patients who took Reglan for longer than three months and were diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's-like symptoms or restless leg syndrome may have been misdiagnosed. That is because the symptoms of those conditions are similar to tardive dyskinesia. It is possible, however, that they have tardive dyskinesia and should speak to a doctor about that possibility.
Currently, there is no cure for tardive dyskinesia.