Patients using Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound for chronic weight management are reporting serious gastric injuries that are not included in drug package warnings

We are pursuing personal injury and/or wrongful death claims for patients injured by Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy and/or other related drugs used for weight loss. Claims we are pursuing include those for hospitalizations, stomach problems, severe stomach paralysis, known as gastroparesis, and other serious injuries. Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide), manufactured by Novo Nordisk, and Mounjaro and Zepbound (tirzepatide), manufactured by Eli Lilly, are injectable prescription drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Studies have shown that many diabetes patients suffering from chronic obesity do not know they may already have mild diabetic gastroparesis until they take a drug like Ozempic or Mounjaro, both of which drugs may seriously and permanently injure or kill them. Another study found that those who use these drugs face increased risks of gastroparesis and bowel obstruction.

We believe the labels on these drugs fail to fully warn of the true nature and severity of the adverse effects, and they do not even mention gastroparesis. Had patients known the true and hidden danger of these drugs, they would likely have avoided the drugs.

If you or a family member have suffered gastroparesis or other serious injuries as a result of the use of Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound we urge you to contact a personal injury lawyer at Lieff Cabraser today about your injury case and potential recovery. Recognized by Law360 in early 2024 with a “Practice Group of the Year” award for product liability work, Lieff Cabraser’s injury lawyers can help you learn about your rights and potential recovery. There is no charge for our review of your case, and any information you provide will be held in the strictest confidence.

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