Articles Tagged with semaglutide

New Study Links Ozempic to Vision Problems

Published on: August 19, 2024 | By Clay Hodges

Many people have gotten off insulin and/or lost significant weight thanks to Ozempic. This is the brand name of a drug with semaglutide as the active ingredient and has been prescribed to many patients struggling with diabetes. Semaglutide is also the active ingredient in Wegovy. This is the brand name for a similar medication that’s essentially a higher-dose version of Ozempic and is intended primarily for individuals looking to lose weight.

However, like most other prescription medications, Ozempic and Wegovy have their fair share of side effects and issues. One of the most publicized and unpleasant is gastroparesis, which has led to some legal action that I wrote about last year. Then in July 2024, a study published by JAMA Ophthalmology indicated a possible link between semaglutide and nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic nerve neuropathy. Let’s take a closer look at this study and what it could mean if you or someone you know is taking Ozempic or Wegovy.

What Is Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy?

Ozempic Label Does Not Include Gastroparesis Warning

Published on: December 13, 2023 | By Clay Hodges

I recently wrote about the start of what may become a wave of lawsuits against the maker of Ozempic due to certain side effects from that medication. In particular, several users claim that Ozempic and related drugs caused their gastroparesis, or the slowing (or stopping) of food from the stomach to the small intestine. The primary argument is that the Ozempic label did not contain adequate warnings concerning potential side effects.

After this litigation began, Novo Nordisk (the maker of Ozempic) updated the Ozempic’s label. Could this have been in response to the existing litigation or fear of future litigation? We don’t know, but let’s take a look this recent product label change, including how it relates to earlier changes and the labels for similar drugs.

An Overview of Ozempic and Related Medications

Ozempic Gastroparesis Lawsuits: An Overview

Published on: September 12, 2023 | By Clay Hodges

You’ve probably heard about the blockbuster drug, Ozempic. Maybe you’re already taking it or perhaps you were just watching the Oscars earlier this year. Either way, it’s hard to not know about Ozempic and its growing popularity to not just treat type 2 diabetes, but also weight loss.

As helpful as Ozempic is to lower blood sugar and/or weight, it’s also known for some unpleasant side effects. One possible side effect is gastroparesis, which has led to one of the first lawsuits linked to Ozempic.

What Is Ozempic?

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