Topic: Reglan

3 chapters across the catalog

Wronk
Episode 1571 1:25:16 - 1:27:29

1571: Wronk

Transgender Lactation, Medication Side Effects and Social Media

A viral social media video features a transgender individual discussing the use of the medication Reglan to induce lactation. The individual expresses excitement about "trans milk" and breastfeeding, despite potential medical side effects. The content is cited as an example of extreme gender-related medical practices currently trending in American culture.

Jacked-up Joe
Episode 1164 2:34:24 - 2:37:27

1164: Jacked-up Joe

Tardive Dyskinesia, Reglan Lawsuits, SSRI Side Effects

The condition "tardive dyskinesia," characterized by involuntary facial tics and movements, is linked to long-term use of medications like Reglan and certain SSRIs. A retrospective look at a 2010 episode shows the hosts previously discussed class-action lawsuits against Reglan for these symptoms. The recent emergence of new drugs to treat the condition is framed as a cycle of pharmaceutical companies profiting from the side effects of their own products.

The Reluctant Spy
Episode 201 48:59 - 52:03

201: The Reluctant Spy

Reglan Class Action, Tardive Dyskinesia, Pharmaceutical Side Effects

A legal advertisement for the drug Reglan (metoclopramide) highlights its link to tardive dyskinesia, a neurological disorder. The symptoms, including lip smacking, grimacing, and rapid eye movements, are discussed with a humorous reference to a mutual acquaintance. The segment critiques the prevalence of pharmaceutical litigation and the severity of drug side effects.