Ozempic Lawyer

Ozempic is an injectible drug prescribed for adults with type 2 diabetes to improve blood sugar levels and lower the risk of cardiovascular events like stroke, heart attack, or death. More recently, Ozempic has also been shown to help with weight loss, although it is not currently an FDA-approved weight loss medication.

We are currently investigating claims for those who were unaware of the serious side effects of Ozempic and suffered from intraoperative pulmonary aspiration, ileus or bowel obstruction, gallbladder removal, severe or permanent stomach paralysis, gastroparesis, other gastrointestinal injuries, or suicide. If you or someone you care about suffered harm after taking Ozempic, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit.

Our dangerous drug lawyers can help you demand justice and provide free, confidential case reviews. We never charge any fees unless you get a settlement check.

What are Complications of Ozempic?

Ozempic (semaglutide) is an injectable drug used to treat type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar, helping the pancreas make more insulin, which decreases the amount of sugar your liver makes and slows the rate food passes through your body. Ozempic is from a class of medicines called a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists (incretin mimetics) that works by binding to GLP-1 receptors which results in lower blood sugar levels and A1C levels and may also suppress appetite, which helps in weight loss.

There are currently three types of FDA-approved semaglytide drugs, including Ozempic. They are:

Wegovy injections are used for weight loss in adults or teenagers who are obese, and adults who are overweight and also have weight-related medical problems
Rybelsus tablets which are used to lower blood sugar levels for type 2 diabetic patients

We are also investigating Mounjaro (tirzepatide) which is a medication used the treat type 2 diabetes and for weight loss, and was approved by the FDA in 2022, which has many of the same side effects as Ozempic. Eli Lilly, the maker of Mounjaro, is an American pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and was founded in 1876. Eli Lilly is most known for Prozac and Cymbalta.

Common side effects of Ozempic are:

Low blood sugar (in those with type 2 diabetes)
Upset stomach
Heartburn
Gas and bloating
Nausea and vomiting
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Diarrhea or constipation
Runny nose and sore throat
Stomach flu-like symptoms
Headache, dizziness, or fatigue

Serious side effects of Ozempic include:

Vision changes
Unusual mood changes
Allergic reactions, including hives, dizziness, fast heartbeats, difficulty breathing, or the swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat
Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
Gallbladder problems including upper stomach pain, fever, clay-colored bowel movements, jaundice
Signs of a thyroid tumor, including swelling or a lump in your neck, trouble swallowing, a hoarse voice, or shortness of breath
Symptoms of stomach paralysis, including bloating, stomach cramps or pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea, loss of appetite
Kidney problems, including swelling, urinating less, blood in urine
Pancreatitis symptoms include severe pain in the upper stomach spreading to the back, nausea with or without vomiting

Has Ozempic Been Recalled?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has yet to issue a recall for Ozempic despite the fact that the drug has been linked to dangerous side effects. Ozempic is still being prescribed to thousands of patients to help control their type 2 diabetes. Recently, drugmaker Noro Nordisk updated the warning label to include potentially blocked intestines as a side effect.

Noro Nordick is a Danish pharmaceutical company established in 1923 in Bagsværd, Denmark. Their main focus has been establishing the World Diabetes Foundation to support a United Nations resolution to fight diabetes

What is the Criteria for Filing an Ozempic Lawsuit?

If you or someone you care about has been prescribed Ozempic or another semaglutide medication and suffered from stomach or gallbladder issues, you may benefit from speaking with a dangerous drug attorney.

Potential cases of action in the lawsuit against Noro Nordisk are:

Failure to warn of the side effects
Negligent misrepresentation of the drug
Fraudulent/intentional concealment of the potential side effects.

To file an Ozempic lawsuit against Noro Nordisk, you or your loved one must have suffered from one of the following:

Intraoperative pulmonary aspiration
Ileus or bowel obstruction
Gallbladder removal
Severe or permanent stomach paralysis
Gastroparesis
Other gastrointestinal injuries
Suicide

People who have experienced any of these medical diagnoses after using this dangerous drug should contact an Ozempic attorney today about the possibility of filing a lawsuit.

Reach Out to Our Ozempic Attorneys for Legal Help

Contact our Ozempic lawyers for help filing a claim if you were harmed after taking this drug.