Ozempic is a prescription drug used to manage type 2 diabetes symptoms, and sometimes, it is used to trigger weight loss. As the medication has grown in popularity, so have reports of serious stomach complications like gastroparesis among its users. If you took Ozempic and were later diagnosed with a stomach issue or gastrointestinal injury, talk to the attorneys of Portner & Shure, P.A., serving clients in Maryland, , Virginia, and D.C.
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The Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk manufactures Ozempic, which means your claim or lawsuit will likely be filed against this powerful member of Big Pharma for selling an unsafe drug. To give yourself the strength and support needed to challenge a corporation in court, let our Ozempic attorneys lead the way.
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Is Novo Nordisk Liable for Ozempic Injuries?
To date, thousands of complaints have been collected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and law firms across the country about Ozempic causing unexpected stomach and gastrointestinal complications. It appears the most common and serious complication is gastroparesis.
Novo Nordisk could be found liable for the harm and losses suffered by you and other Ozempic users for two main reasons:
- Strict product liability: Generally, product liability laws, which also cover medical products like prescription drugs, allow product makers and drugmakers to be held liable for any harm caused by their products.
- Misleading information: Investigations have revealed that Novo Nordisk knew or reasonably should have known that Ozempic could cause serious stomach issues yet the drugmaker never disclosed that information to doctors, patients, and the public.
What is Gastroparesis?
Gastroparesis is among the most common and serious side effects linked to Ozempic use. This serious stomach condition causes the stomach muscles to stop working properly, similar to being paralyzed, so the stomach cannot empty as usual. The slowed or halted digestion process can result in many different side effects and additional complications, some of which can be life-threatening.
Common symptoms of gastroparesis include:
- Upper abdominal pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Difficulty eating or keeping food down
- Constipation
- Bloated stomach
- Loss of appetite
- Unsafe blood sugar levels
- Chronic heartburn
One of the most dangerous symptoms of gastroparesis is gastrointestinal blockage. The slowed digestion process can cause the formation of bezoars (undigested food) that block the stomach, intestines, or bowels. Severe blockages can cause life-threatening complications and often require emergency surgery to correct.
Damages in Ozempic Lawsuits
Have you suffered physically and financially due to stomach complications caused by Ozempic? With a lawsuit handled by Portner & Shure, P.A., you can pursue fair and maximized compensation that helps you recover from your losses. Our goal is to get every penny owed to you, whether we can successfully negotiate a settlement or must take the matter to courtroom litigation.
Your Ozempic claim might be able to demand compensation that helps pay for:
- Medical costs related to treating Ozempic side effects.
- Lost wages if you have taken time off work to rest and recover.
- Lowered income earning capacity caused by permanent complications or disabilities.
- Non-economic damage and losses like pain, suffering, and undue hardship.
Call Now to See If You Have an Ozempic Claim
Portner & Shure, P.A. is always standing by to hear from people in Virginia, , Maryland, and D.C. who have been injured by Ozempic. If you took this drug for diabetes or weight loss and suffered serious stomach complications afterward, you could have the grounds to file a claim against the makers of Ozempic. Let us review your case for free and discuss the next steps to take. If your situation allows for an injury claim or lawsuit, we’ll be ready to guide and represent you.
Talk to an Ozempic injury attorney now. Dial (410) 995-1515.
