Archive for February 17th, 2010

Healthcare Reform Bill Is Unacceptable And Does Not Reign In Costs!

The proposed healthcare reform bill contains many items that are causing a great deal of concern; raising the question, why is the administration in such a hurry to pass this bill? Many feel that the bill is too important to be rushed; it must solve problems in the healthcare system, not create new problems and exacerbate old ones. Solving current system inefficiencies is a critical first step to resolving our healthcare crisis.

The federal Health Care Financing Administration, which oversees Medicare & Medicaid (the parts of the healthcare system which are run by the government), estimates that the government loses 30 cents to every dollar from fraudulent practices in the medical community. This is a huge problem that must not be ignored; especially when you consider that the combined total spending that is projected in 2010 for Medicare & Medicaid is $675 billion! That is over $200 billion of taxpayer’s money that is being wasted in the current government run healthcare system!

Hospitals, doctors and other medical professionals think part of the blame lies with the complexity of the system itself. Ironically, the proposed bill has over 1000 pages and is being rushed through congress, not affording those concerned sufficient time to evaluate the provisions within the bill.

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Why Reglan Came to the Notice Of The FDA

A doctor might prescribe Reglan (Metoclopramide) for the prevention or treatment of nausea, motion sickness, acid reflux, and sickness caused by radiation therapy. Migraine headaches also show improvement when treated with Reglan. When used in combination with another drug it has been also shown to promote lactation.

If you or a loved one has taken Reglan and developed tardive dyskinesia or other side effects of Reglan you should contact a Reglan lawyer to learn about possible financial compensation.

Diarrhea, constipation, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, restlessness, and headaches are all some of the lesser side effects of Reglan. What caught the attention of the FDA was the reports of unusual side effects from the use of Reglan that were previously unknown. Patients taking the drug for extended periods reported symptoms of involuntary muscle movements. The condition known as Tardive Dyskinesia, a neurological disorder, has been linked to chronic use of Reglan.

In most of these severe cases the drug was used consistently for three months or more. These and other side effects continue long after stopping use of the drug and appear to be irreversible. There have even been a few hinted reports of suicide.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has since issued a Black Box Warning. This means that the drug manufacturer must include a warning label on all drugs that contain metoclopramide. Doctors have also been advised to prescribe this drug only as a last resort and for as short a time as possible.

In May of 2009 several patients diagnosed with Tardive Dyskinesia joined a class action suit against the manufacturers of Reglan. These patients had been diagnosed with this condition after using Reglan. Cases of Tardive Dyskinesia has been reported in other countries that approved use of this drug as well. Several states including Louisiana, Georgia and Alabama have lawsuits pending against Baxter Pharmaceutical.

If you or a loved one has taken Reglan and developed tardive dyskinesia or other reglan side effects you should contact a Reglan attorney to learn about possible financial compensation.

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