Many participants reported similar gastrointestinal side effects as those linked to Ozempic and Wegovy when using the proposed weight loss pill.
Young girls, particularly in the U.S., reported the highest rates of using nonprescription dietary supplements like laxatives and diuretics to lose weight.
Previous studies involving similar diabetes drugs suggest Ozempic and Wegovy side effects may delay food passing through the stomach, which could lead to excessive vomiting and other health risks.
Three cases of suicidal ideation have been reported in Iceland, all linked to Ozempic's active ingredient, semaglutide
Judge approved a four month stay in a Belviq lawsuit, while parties explore global settlement negotiations to resolve cancer claims over the recalled diet drug
A federal judge ruled the plaintiff's complaint contained enough details to support pursuing most of her Belviq colon cancer claims under Ohio law.
Belviq diet pills were recalled in 2020 due to their link to an increased risk of various forms of cancer.
Side effects of the diet pill led to a recall in 2020. However, new lawsuits continue to be filed over cancer caused by Belviq.
Belviq was recalled in Feb. 2020, after just eight years on the market. However, lawsuit indicates diet pill makers knew or should have known about the link between Belviq and cancer much earlier
The diet drug was recalled early last year following preliminary clinical trial data linking it to an increased risk of cancer, and sparking hundreds of Belviq lawsuits.
