Semaglutide Lawsuits for Serious Side Effects
Starting in 2023, Ozempic users have steadily filed lawsuits against Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of the weight loss and diabetes drug, for failing to warn patients and medical experts about its most dangerous side effects. A growing number of studies have linked Ozempic to serious gastrointestinal injuries and complications, as well as vision loss and blood clots, none of which were disclosed in product warning labels.
Have you taken Ozempic and suffered serious health complications like gastroparesis after? There might be a connection between the drug and your health issues—and you might be able to take legal action with the help of Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. Our Ozempic lawsuit attorneys can help potential clients throughout Northern New England understand their legal options, start claims against Big Pharma, and even go to court for trial when necessary.
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Are You Eligible to File an Ozempic Lawsuit?
To be eligible to file an Ozempic injury claim or lawsuit, your case should include medical records that detail:
- Use of or prescription for Ozempic or Wegovy
- Diagnosis for a health condition, illness, or injury linked to Ozempic use (see below)
- Serious injury or emergency room visit related to Ozempic side effects (if applicable)
What is Ozempic?
Ozempic is the Novo Nordisk brand name of semaglutide, a GLP-1 drug designed to help mitigate the symptoms of type 2 diabetes. The drug is typically administered through weekly injections. Due to weight loss being a common side effect of Ozempic use, it has unofficially become one of the country’s most popular weight loss drugs. Wegovy, another injectable semaglutide drug, was also approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2021 for weight loss.
Why is Ozempic Dangerous?
When used as directed, Ozempic might still be unsafe due to the potential for serious side effects that were not properly disclosed to patients and the medical community when the drug was first released. Once the news first revealed Ozempic’s possible link to gastrointestinal tract complications, researchers re-examined the drug and have since released additional reports that warn of other possible side effects.
Serious Ozempic side effects include the following and more:
- Gastroparesis (stomach paralysis)
- Blindness and vision loss
- Blood clots and deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Kidney damage
- Gallbladder damage
- Liver failure
- Pancreatitis
- Depression and suicidal ideation
Many of the side effects are severe or life-threatening and may not clear once Ozempic use stops. For example, gastroparesis, one of the most common undisclosed side effects of Ozempic, can cause severe intestinal blockages that may be fatal if untreated.
Is Novo Nordisk Liable for Ozempic Injuries?
Novo Nordisk could be found liable for injuries caused by Ozempic because it is the manufacturer of the pharmaceutical product. Lawsuits that have already been filed against Novo Nordisk allege that the manufacturer knew or reasonably should have known about the many unsafe side effects of the drug but failed to include them on the warning label. “Failure to warn” is a common type of manufacturer negligence that leads to product liability claims and even class action lawsuits.
How Our Ozempic Attorneys Can Help
You should be able to focus on your health and recovery after you have suffered a serious Ozempic side effect—but dealing with the challenges of a lawsuit could put you under stress. To get your claim moving without adding to the stress you feel, put Shaheen & Gordon and our Ozempic attorneys in charge of it.
Our Ozempic lawyers can help you with all parts of your case, such as:
- Reviewing your claim eligibility during a free case review
- Collecting medical evidence to support your claim
- Preparing and filing the claim before any statutes of limitations expire
- Responding to any inquiries from the defendant(s)
- Attempting to negotiate for a settlement
- Going to trial on your behalf if necessary
Call Our Ozempic Lawyers Today
If you suffered serious health problems after using Ozempic for diabetes or weight loss, explore your legal options with Shaheen & Gordon now. Lawsuits have already been filed against Novo Nordisk, so you do not want to miss your opportunity to begin a case. Reach out as soon as you can and discuss how to get a claim started with our help.
Call 603-614-5497 to schedule a free consultation with our Ozempic attorneys.
