Ozempic is a weekly drug injection developed for the treatment of patients with Type 2 diabetes. While initially designed to release a hormone that slows down digestion and retains food in a patient’s stomach for diabetes management, Ozempic has gained traction for its effect on weight loss, due to the drug’s ability to suppress hunger.
Unfortunately, there are side effects associated with Ozempic. At Jan Dils, Attorney at Law, we believe you need to be aware of these side effects to speak with a product liability attorney if you sustained serious harm to determine if you have a potential claim.
One potential side effect of Ozempic is the potential development of gastroparesis, or paralysis of the stomach. Gastroparesis is caused by delayed gastric emptying which can disrupt the normal movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine. Gastroparesis has the potential to adversely affect a patient’s blood sugar levels and nutritional well-being. Symptoms include indigestion, a bloated stomach, upper abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, regurgitation of undigested food, loss of appetite, acid reflux, heartburn, and blood sugar fluctuations.
In addition, some complications that can arise from gastroparesis include dehydration from repeated vomiting, malnutrition stemming from poor nutrition absorption, and difficulty controlling blood sugar levels, overall contributing to a decreased quality of life.
Gastroparesis due to Ozempic can also cause bezoars which are solid masses of food in the stomach. This prevents digestion and increases the risk of blockage, ulcers, and bleeding. If a bezoar keeps food from moving to the small intestine, gastroparesis can be life-threatening.
You may be eligible for compensation if you experienced these stomach or digestive issues while taking Ozempic, or within 30 days of your last dose.
At Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, your well-being is our priority, and our committed Personal Injury attorneys are prepared to assist you in addressing any losses you experienced from the use of Ozempic. Contact us today for a free consultation. If we do not secure a recovery for you, then you owe us absolutely nothing. Our fee is contingent on successfully obtaining compensation in your case, ensuring that you only pay for our services when we deliver results.
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