The drugmakers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly failed to adequately warn patients about the possible risk of severe stomach problems associated with their blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. The 26-page lawsuit, filed on behalf of a Louisiana woman who says she was “severely injured” after taking the two diabetes… Continue reading Makers of Ozempic and Mounjaro sued over ‘stomach paralysis’ claims
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Should Ozempic come with a warning about a risk of suicidal thoughts?
Following reports of self-injury and suicidal thoughts among a small number of people who’ve taken Ozempic or Wegovy in Europe and the United Kingdom, health regulators there are investigating whether the drugs carry a risk of these side effects. The European Medicines Agency said last month that it was reviewing 150 such reports from people… Continue reading Should Ozempic come with a warning about a risk of suicidal thoughts?
Prescription of diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss ‘contributing to UK shortage’ | Diabetes
Patients, charities and health officials have called for prescribers to stop issuing a diabetes drug for weight loss amid a national shortage for those most in need. Ozempic, which contains the active ingredient semaglutide, is licensed for managing blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. However it has quickly become famous as a… Continue reading Prescription of diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss ‘contributing to UK shortage’ | Diabetes