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• Side Effects of Ozempic, Wegovy, Similar Drugs Increase Risk of Stomach Paralysis and Pancreatitis: Study

  October 9, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Canadian researchers warn that the side effects of Ozempic and similar diabetes drugs being used for weight loss increase the risk of pancreatitis, bowel obstruction and stomach paralysis.

• Microbial Contaminant Control Problems at Ozempic Manufacturing Facility Has Resulted in FDA Investigator Warning

  September 20, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report reveals FDA inspectors found a lack of adequate microbial controls at a Novo Nordisk plant in the U.S., which manufactures the active ingredient for Ozempic and Wegovy.

• Ozempic Stomach Risks Result in Debate Among Anesthesiologists Over Surgery Guidelines

  September 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Some anesthesiologists are saying recent ASA guidelines don't go far enough to prevent Ozempic stomach risks during surgery.

• Wegovy Heart Benefits Touted Amid Growing Concern About Gastrointestinal Risks

  August 14, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The makers of Wegovy claim the weight loss drug can decrease the risk of serious heart problems, such as stroke and heart attacks.

• Ozempic Lawsuit Filed Over Failure to Warn About Gastroparesis Side Effects

  August 3, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A gastroparesis lawsuit filed against the makers of Ozempic and Mounjaro claim the diabetes injections should warn patients and their doctors of the risks of severe stomach problems.

• Gastric Bypass Surgery May Increase Risk of Drug Addiction, Study Warns

  July 24, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that gastric bypass surgery patients face an increased risk of drug addiction after receiving the procedure.

• Ozempic Suicide Risks Result in Investigation by European Medicines Agency

  July 11, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  European regulators have launched an investigation into Ozempic suicide risks following reports of users experiencing desires to harm themselves in Iceland.

• Surgical Risks May Result from Ozempic, Wegovy Use Before Anesthesia, Experts Warn

  July 7, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  New guidance calls for patients to stop taking Ozempic, Wegovy and similar drugs before surgery due to risks of vomiting and suffocation.

• EU Regulators Warn About Possible Risk of Thyroid Cancer From Ozempic, Wegovy and Other Diabetes Drugs

  June 23, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Some diabetes drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, may be linked to increased thyroid cancer risks, European drug regulators warn.

• FDA Warns Against Use of Compounded Versions of Ozempic, Wegovy

  June 1, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning that some compounding pharmacies are using unapproved versions of the active ingredients of Ozempic and Wegovy to create substitutes of the diabetes and weight loss drugs due to a current shortage.