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• GLP-1 Manufacturers Argue Gastroparesis Lawsuits Should Require Contemporaneous Diagnostic Testing

  March 17, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Eli Lilly has filed a motion calling for a federal judge to put in place specific requirements for establishing a gastroparesis diagnosis in stomach paralysis lawsuits filed against the makers of Mounjaro, Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications.

• Study Suggests There May Not Be a Link Between Ozempic, Mounjaro and Post-Surgery Aspiration Pneumonia

  March 12, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  New findings appear to contradict warnings that GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Mounjaro, can increase the risk of post-surgical aspiration due to a lack of gastric emptying.

• Ozempic Hair Loss Side Effects Doubled for Users, Study Finds

  March 7, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study indicate that Ozempic and Wegovy use can double the risk of hair loss, in part due to stress from rapid weight loss.

• Ozempic Vision Loss Problems Appear to be Confirmed in New Study, But Risks Linked to Most Diabetes Treatments

  February 24, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study appears to confirm that Ozempic side effects can result in vision problems, but the researchers indicate such vision loss is common across diabetes medications.

• Victoza Caused Side Effects in 80% of Children, But Helped Them Lose Weight: Study

  February 12, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Most children given Victoza for about a year suffered gastrointestinal adverse events, according to a study that also concludes the drug could help some obese children significantly reduce their BMI.

• GLP-1 Drug Prescriptions Have Doubled in Recent Years, But Many Users Quit Soon After Starting

  February 10, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Two new studies mark the rapid rise in Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and other GLP-1 medication prescriptions in recent years, but warns that a variety of factors, including side effects, age, income and weight loss, often make new users quit within a year.

• Vision Problems From Ozempic, Other GLP-1 Drugs May Result From Rapid Correction of Hyperglycemia: Study

  February 6, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study raises questions about whether Ozempic vision loss is caused by toxic ingredients in the drug, or the body's reaction to quickly dropping blood sugar levels.

• GLP-1 Lawsuit Defendants Filed Motion To Dismiss Most Claims in Plaintiffs’ Master Complaint

  January 31, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Two major drug manufacturers are asking a federal judge to dismiss most claims presented in GLP-1 lawsuits, which allege that side effects of Ozempic, Mounjaro and similar drugs cause severe gastrointestinal side effects.

• Side Effects of Ozempic, Other GLP-1 Drugs Are Mixed, With Net Benefits Overall: Study

  January 22, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study attempts to categorize the benefits and risks of drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, finding that they decrease the risk of many metabolic health problems due to the weight lost, while warning of potential gastrointestinal problems such as stomach paralysis, and an increased risk of acute pancreatitis.

• Evidentiary Hearing for “Cross Cutting” Ozempic Lawsuit Causation Issues Scheduled for May 2025

  January 3, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has scheduled a hearing in May to review evidence linking Ozempic and similar drugs to gastrointestinal problems, such as gastroparesis and intestinal obstruction.