Ozempic/Wegovy Lawsuits
First approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration in late 2017, Ozempic—along with its higher-dose variant, Wegovy—has since become widely known not only as an effective treatment option for people with Type 2 diabetes, but also as an extremely effective weight loss aid. However, recent studies have suggested that there may be a host of potential side effects associated with this medication that its manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, did not properly warn doctors and consumers about in advance.
As a result, a growing number of people across America have begun filing Ozempic/Wegovy lawsuits, seeking compensation for losses they have suffered due to conditions like gastroparesis and various forms of cancer that may be linked to their use of Ozempic or Wegovy. If you have suffered serious side effects from either of these medications, you should strongly consider discussing your legal options with a qualified defective drugs lawyer at Walter Clark Legal Group.
Who Could File Suit Over Ozempic/Wegovy Injuries?
Both Ozempic and Wegovy are “GLP-1 receptor agonists,” which means they trick the body into thinking it is receiving a particular natural hormone that stimulates insulin release, reduces glucose generation, and informs the brain that the stomach is full. Listed side effects of regular Ozempic and Wegovy use include abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
However, there is an increasing amount of evidence linking the regular use of these two medications to various other health problems with life-altering or even life-threatening consequences, including:
- Pancreatitis
- Gastroparesis
- Kidney or liver problems
- Gallbladder and other biliary diseases, including gallstones
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or related pulmonary embolism
- Severe injury loss caused by a condition known as non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) involving a lack of blood flow to the optic nerve
Anyone who has been diagnosed with any of these conditions while taking or within 30 days of taking Ozempic or Wegovy may have standing to file a lawsuit over their injuries.
Recovering Fairly for All Available Damages
A comprehensive lawsuit or settlement demand over any kind of injury caused by a dangerous medication can incorporate both economic and non-economic forms of harm stemming directly from that injury. Depending on the circumstances, a lawsuit over Ozempic or Wegovy injuries may need to seek restitution for things like:
- Short- and long-term medical bills
- Lost working and earning capacity
- Physical pain
- Various forms of psychological distress
Because massive pharmaceutical corporations like Novo Nordisk have so much money dedicated to legal defense, it can be extremely difficult for a single plaintiff to get a positive result from a claim like this even if they have overwhelming evidence in their favor. Fortunately, it is often possible to work with other plaintiffs who have also been harmed by this same medication and pursue compensation together through a “mass tort” claim, as a lawyer can explain in more detail during a private initial consultation.
Talk to Legal Counsel About Filing an Ozempic/Wegovy Lawsuit
Ozempic and Wegovy have both become widely popular as weight loss drugs and Type 2 diabetes treatments, but they are also not without their risks. Even worse, some of those risks are ones that the drug’s manufacturer failed to properly warn consumers about, which may open them up to civil liability for the effects of certain illnesses connected to the use of their product.
If you want to explore your options with regard to Ozempic/Wegovy lawsuits, the custom-tailored legal support you need is available from Walter Clark Legal Group. Call today to get started.
