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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
In the National Library of Medicine database.Gastroparesis is a chronic condition where the nerves and muscles in the stomach wall severely weaken. This weakening makes it more difficult for the stomach to transfer food to the small intestine. Results of gastroparesis include intestinal blockages or obstruction, and it often leads to nausea and diarrhea.Furthermore, gastroparesis can’t be cured, and it can only be managed medically and surgically. This means that anyone who has developed this condition is potentially facing a lifetime of medical interventions. Other Alleged Ozempic Side Effects Currently, lawsuits have been filed concerning the side effects of Ozempic related to the stomach and the muscles of the stomach lining. Plaintiffs allege that Novo Nordisk concealed or downplayed these side effects, but there are other potential side effects that may lead to further legal action.Possible Connection to Suicidal IdeationThe European Medicines Agency is also currently reviewing data that suggests there may be a link between semaglutide and suicidal ideation. The agency has received at least 150 reports of people suffering suicidal thoughts while taking Ozempic.In the U.S., Wegovy is required to carry a warning about suicidal behavior. However, this warning is required for all chronic weight loss medication in the United States. Semaglutide might reflect a higher risk than that attributed to other weight management medications. So far, though, no Ozempic lawsuit is based on this allegation.Association With Gallbladder DiseaseIn studies published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found a link between use of drugs like Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy is associated with an increased risk of gallbladder disease. These drugs all act as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) hormones. In a 2022 review of 76 studies on the effects of these GLP-1 RAs, the association with gallbladder diseases was confirmed.So far, lawsuits have not been filed against Novo Nordisk or the makers of Rybelsus or Wegovy, but patients who used these drugs and were diagnosed with gallbladder disease may file in the future. Novo Nordisk’s Defense Against Ozempic Lawsuits Novo Nordisk has released public statements attesting to the safety of its products, including all semaglutide variants. As part of these statements, the company has acknowledged that gastrointestinal side effects can occur with the use of its drug but downplayed their severity.According to Novo Nordisk, these side effects are mild to moderate and of short duration. Additionally, the manufacturer emphasizes that these effects are listed on the warning label for the drug.This likely represents the main defense that Novo Nordisk will make against Ozempic lawsuits. The company will probably claim that users were warned of potential side effects before they started to take the drug. Eligibility to File an Ozempic Lawsuit Every Ozempic lawsuit to date has been filed by someone who used the drug and developed gastrointestinal problems. Lawyers will typically only take clients who can show that they experienced chronic vomiting or diarrhea for a month or more. That represents a relatively small percentage of the people who have used the drug.If the
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