A few popular weight loss drugs including Ozempic, Wegovy, Trulicity, Mounjaro, and more may cause potentially severe and long-lasting side effects, prompting Phillips Law Group to investigate whether or not manufacturers of the drugs appropriately warned doctors and patients of the risks of taking the medications.
Following reports of stomach paralysis and other gastrointestinal side effects, our firm may take legal action against the manufacturers of these drugs, and we urge you to contact us if you took medication to lose weight and may be eligible to pursue a weight loss drug lawsuit.
Weight Loss Drug Health Issues
A July 2023 report from CNN revealed that two patients on diabetes or weight management drugs Ozempic and Wegovy were diagnosed with severe gastroparesis, or stomach paralysis, and that doctors believe the side effect “may have resulted from or been exacerbated by the medication they were taking.”
Diabetes drugs Ozempic and Wegovy use the same medication, semaglutide, to mimic a naturally occurring hormone, GLP-1, that slows the passage of food through the stomach. Although it acts as a way for people to feel fuller longer, in the case of these two patients, both reportedly became seriously ill after taking Ozempic injections.
According to the article, the US Food and Drug Administration noted it has received reports of people on the drugs experiencing stomach paralysis that, in some cases, had not resolved by the time the reports were made.
As part of a potential weight loss drug lawsuit, Phillips Law Group is investigating claims against the makers of Ozempic and related medications. Drug manufacturers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and Co. may not have adequately warned patients about the risk of gastrointestinal side effects involved in taking these weight loss drugs, and individuals who took the medication and experienced adverse side effects may be entitled to compensation.
GLP- 1 Drugs
Some of the GLP-1 weight loss drugs we are investigating for potential claims include the following:
- Ozempic
- Wegovy
- Rybelsus
- Mounjaro
- Zepbound
- Trulicity
- Saxenda
- Victoza
If you are under 75 years old, took one of the drugs listed above, and received a diagnosis of gastroparesis, stomach paralysis, gastric obstruction, ileus, or intestinal pseudo-obstruction while taking one of those drugs or within 30 days of stopping use, Phillips Law Group may be able to help you seek justice.
How Phillips Law Group Can Help
If you or someone you love took diabetes or weight management drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Trulicity, or Rybelsus, and experienced major complications like severe gastroparesis requiring a hospital stay, please don’t hesitate to call our offices to discuss possible legal options. Our team may be able to hold the drug manufacturers behind these drugs accountable for your pain and suffering.
Please call us at 602-222-2222 today or fill out the form on this page to contact us and learn more about your potential eligibility for a weight loss drug lawsuit. Our team is passionate about seeking justice for our clients, and we can offer you a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your situation now.
More Information About Weight Loss Drug Lawsuits
How Do GLP-1 Medications Work?
GLP-1 medications work partly by slowing how quickly food moves through the stomach, which can result in a person feeling fuller longer. But they can also cause gastrointestinal issues such as abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects have been documented in clinical trials and are known potential side effects for drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro.
In a statement provided to CNN, Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, noted, “Gastrointestinal (GI) events are well-known side effects of the GLP-1 class. For semaglutide, the majority of GI side effects are mild to moderate in severity and of short duration. GLP-1’s are known to cause a delay in gastric emptying, as noted in the label of each of our GLP-1 RA medications. Symptoms of delayed gastric emptying, nausea, and vomiting are listed as side effects.”
But severe gastroparesis, or stomach paralysis, is a much more severe side effect. If you have been diagnosed with stomach paralysis after taking a weight loss drug like Ozempic, please call Phillips Law Group to see how our team may be able to help you pursue a weight loss drug lawsuit.
Medications Included in Weight Loss Drug Lawsuit
Phillips Law Group is investigating severe side effect claims including the following drugs:
- Ozempic
- Wegovy
- Rybelsus
- Mounjaro
- Zepbound
- Trulicity
- Saxenda
- Victoza
How Much Does a Weight Loss Drug Lawyer Cost?
At Phillips Law Group, we handle cases on a contingency basis. We do not require money upfront and you owe us nothing unless we pursue and win your weight loss drug lawsuit case.
If you or a loved one suffered after taking weight loss drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy, you may be entitled to compensation. There is no risk in giving our team a call to talk about your legal options and your information will remain confidential. You are under no obligation to retain our services after meeting with our firm, but we believe we can prove we are the right team to have on your side if you need to pursue a weight loss drug lawsuit.
To learn more about filing a potential weight loss drug claim and to discuss all of your legal options, please contact us today to see how Phillips Law Group can assist you or your loved one. Our lawyers will fight to get you the justice you deserve.
What Are the Long-Term Health Risks of Taking GLP-1 Medications Such as Ozempic and Wegovy?
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) only approved the GLP-1 agonist medication for consumer use in 2005, so there is not yet a great deal of trustworthy research about what effects these medications may have decades after starting a dosage. However, common short-term side effects of GLP-1 agonists include digestive issues such as diarrhea, vomiting, and indigestion, as well as minor complications such as persistent headaches, dizziness, and a mild increase in heart rate (i.e., tachycardia).
More severe side effects that may be correlated with the use of GLP-1 agonists include an increased risk of developing pancreatitis, medullary thyroid cancer, and acute kidney injury, as well as potential worsening of retinopathy related to diabetes. GLP-1 agonists may also increase the risk of hypoglycemic episodes, especially for people who are already taking medications such as insulin to lower their blood sugar levels.
How Do I Know if My Symptoms Are Linked to the Weight Loss Drug I Took?
Many of the mild and potentially serious side effects associated with weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy can also stem from a variety of other sources. These can range from innocuous minor illnesses to environmental factors, such as a change in diet. To have valid grounds for a weight loss drug lawsuit, a prospective plaintiff must be able to show that the harm they suffered stemmed directly and primarily from their use of that specific drug, rather than from any other source.
Usually, primary care physicians are the best people to go to for advice about how to confirm that a medication is the main cause of serious side effects. With support from medical experts and formal documentation of medication-related injuries, it will be much easier to sue the pharmaceutical corporation responsible for making the problematic medicine.
How Can I Prove That My Medical Complications Are Directly Caused by Weight Loss Drugs?
As mentioned above, comprehensive medical records will play a central role in virtually every weight loss drug lawsuit, as they will provide objective information about what symptoms the plaintiff experienced at what times, when they started and stopped taking the drug in question, and what physical harm that drug has caused them to experience. Testimony from medical experts who can explain and expand upon these records will likewise be key to convincing a civil court to award compensation.
On a broader scale, it may be necessary to collect evidence from various other sources to establish the nature and severity of non-physical harm caused by a dangerous drug. For example, invoices and receipts can be used to show financial losses from medical bills, and personal testimony can help establish the existence of non-economic losses, such as physical pain and psychological distress.
How Does the FDA’s Labeling for These Medications Affect My Case?
The FDA has approved the use of GLP-1 agonists such as Ozempic and Wegovy for use as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes, as well as for use specifically as a weight loss aid. However, as of 2025, the FDA has not yet approved these drugs as a treatment option for Type 1 diabetes. Accordingly, a doctor prescribing you a GLP-1 agonist for off-label use to treat Type 1 diabetes or another medical condition may limit your ability to sue the manufacturers of the drugs over harmful side effects. An attorney from Phillips Law Group can explain this further during a free, no-obligation consultation.
Can I Still File a Lawsuit if I Experienced Mild Gastrointestinal Side Effects While Taking These Medications?
Typically, mild gastrointestinal side effects, such as short-term nausea and indigestion, are not considered severe enough to justify a dangerous weight loss drug lawsuit. This is because the purpose of this type of claim is to reimburse the plaintiff for specific financial and physical losses they have experienced due to a medical problem that was serious enough to require professional medical care. However, if someone were to be hospitalized due to extremely severe gastrointestinal side effects, they may want to discuss legal options with a qualified dangerous drug lawyer from Phillips Law Group.
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