Nearly 3,000 Ozempic Poisoning Cases Reported to Poison Control Centers in 2023
Many of the incidents involved overdoses with compounded versions of Ozempic and Wegovy's active ingredient, semaglutide.
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Tag Archives: Diabetes Drug
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Ozempic Side Effects Led to Stomach Paralysis, Severe Pain, Emergency Room Visit, Lawsuit Claims
Plaintiff says Novo Nordisk downplayed the potential stomach paralysis side effects from Ozempic, by failing to accurately describe the extent of the risk on the medication's label and prescribing information.
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Lawsuit Alleges Ozempic Caused Gastroparesis, Severe Vomitting and Hospitalization
Novo Nordisk has downplayed the severity of gastrointestinal problems caused by Ozempic, according to lawsuit filed by a user left with gastroparesis, also known as a paralyzed stomach.
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European Regulators Seek More Data on Ozempic Suicide Risks
Amid rising concerns about the widespread use of Ozempic, European investigators are expanding an investigation into potential suicide side effects associated with new diabetes and weight loss drugs.
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Novo Nordisk Seeks to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Ozempic Gastrointestinal Side Effects
In response to a failure to warn lawsuit brought by a Louisiana woman who developed painful stomach paralysis, the manufacturer claims Ozempic gastrointestinal side effects were well disclosed to doctors and consumers
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Ozempic Class Action Lawsuit Over Gastroparesis Risk Filed in Canada
Plaintiff was hospitalized due to Ozempic gastroparesis, which led to a gastrointestinal blockage, chronic diarrhea, heartburn, pain and hospitalization.
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Side Effects of Ozempic, Wegovy, Similar Drugs Increase Risk of Stomach Paralysis and Pancreatitis: Study
The findings add pancreatitis to the growing list of side effects of Ozempic, Wegovy and similar drugs being frequently used for weight loss, which have already been linked to reports of gastroparesis and bowel blockages
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Metformin No Better Than Placebo at Treating Diabetes During Pregnancy: Study
Pregnant women who took metformin were more likely to have children with low-birth weight and saw no better control over their glucose levels, researchers warn.
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Ozempic Intestinal Blockage Warnings Added to FDA Label About Gastrointestinal Risks
FDA label warning update comes amid growing number of lawsuits over Ozempic intestinal side effects, involving users left with stomach paralysis or gastroparesis
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Wegovy Gastroparesis Lawsuit Claims Using Weight Loss Drug Led to Stomach Paralysis
Plaintiff indicates she was hospitalized for several days this summer due to Wegovy gastroparesis injuries.
