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I was given Reglan in an IV early in my pregnancy for constant vo...

Posted at 7:10 PM on May 25, 2008 by bknight, #30787
I was given Reglan in an IV early in my pregnancy for constant vomiting and dehydration. I was told it was the safest anti-nausea drug during pregnancy. As soon as the IV went in my arm I experienced anxiety and panic. By day three on this drug, I was in a severe panic attack with severe depression and thoughts of suicide. I have no history of mental illness. I went to the ER for help to talk with a counselor or psychiatrist. I can remember crying violently and saying that I was going to die. The ER doctor had me committed to a locked ward for the suicidal. I was kept there for 12 hours and released once the doctor at this facility was told by myself that I had no history of these feelings. She said that it was a side effect from the Reglan. This drug has caused me to still have a low grade depression. I have two kids and one on the way. I blame this drug for altering the quality of my life and my family's lives. If anyone knows a lawyer that deals with Reglan cases, let me know. I'd like to fight this. I can't believe this drug is still on the market. B. Knight ******
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Reply about 1 year ago on Aug 22, 2008 by cassidy1, #11485

My name is Wendi and I am a OB GYN RN. I suffered from post partum depression after having my child 3 years ago. I was placed on Reglan by my physician. I began immediately having suicidal thoughts and sank into a deep depression. I was spending my time as a new mom feeling like I was in a deep black hole. I got off the Reglan because I decided to stop breastfeeding to begin treatment for the depression. Once I stopped the Reglan my suicidal thoughts and thoughts of leaving my baby all of a sudden went away. I know as a nurse and a person who went through this that Reglan needs to be off the market or have a HUGE warning sign on it. Please inform me a wegill@netdoor.com if you know of any lawyers working on a case such as what we have been through.

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Reply 7 months ago on Apr 15, 2009 by moniq612, #18908

I had the exact experience after being prescribed Reglan to increase my breastmilk production. I was on the Reglan for two weeks and started to have the exact panic you described. It was the worst thing I have ever had to go through! My OB put me on Zoloft and eventually every day got a tiny bit better...I am fully recovered now...it took about 6 months to climb my way out of that black hole...and at one point I had almost lost hope...keep your hope alive and breathe deep, take it one minute at a time....I am on board for a class-action suit!

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