GLP-1 Medications: Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Trulicity, Rybelsus

What Are GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic and Wegovy?

GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) drugs are a class of medications used to treat Type 2 diabetes and for weight loss. These drugs are intended to help regulate blood sugar levels and promote weight loss by mimicking the effects of the GLP-1 hormone, which stimulates insulin production and slows down digestion.

These drugs are now under intense legal scrutiny for severe and debilitating side effects. The attorneys at mctlaw represent clients who’ve had reactions to the following GLP-1 drugs:

What the GLP-1 Lawsuits Are About

Patients who have experienced severe side effects from GLP-1 drugs are filing lawsuits against the manufacturers for not warning them about the potential risks and severe side effects associated with GLP-1 drugs. This lack of warning can leave patients unaware of the dangers and unable to make informed decisions about their treatment.

What you need to qualify for a case review

Must have one of these diagnoses:

Show proof that you’re getting medical treatment

  • Your medical records must show that you have been hospitalized or treated for one of the diagnoses above.

Evidence that you used a brand name GLP-1 medication

  • This can be in the form of prescriptions, packaging with the prescription label in your name, or medical records showing that a doctor prescribed you Ozempic, Trulicity, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Rybelsus.

We are NOT reviewing cases involving:

  • Pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, any other pancreas injury
  • Gallbladder removal, gallstones, or any other gallbladder injury
  • Symptoms that are listed as side effects, like diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, etc.
  • Compounded or generic versions of the GLP-1 medications

Did you experience stomach paralysis, gastroparesis, or a permanent injury from GLP-1 drugs?

Types of injuries from GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic

While GLP-1 drugs may be effective for managing diabetes and aiding weight loss, they are also associated with severe side effects. Patients taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Trulicity, or Rybelsus have reported experiencing the following conditions:

Gastroparesis or Stomach Paralysis: While these drugs generally are designed to slow the process of digestion, gastroparesis can occur when the process is slowed down too much, or for too long.  In mild cases, it can lead to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, bloating, and abdominal pain. In severe cases, this can lead to malnutrition, dehydration, organ failure, and serious hospitalization.  

Bowel Obstruction – These drugs have been linked to blocked intestines or ileus. This is a serious reaction when the intestines cannot contract normally and do not move waste through the body. Bowel obstructions often require hospitalization and possibly surgery. 

Deep Vein Thrombosis DVT – This is a medical condition that happens when a blood clot forms inside the body’s veins, often in the legs or extremities. The blood clot can break free and travel to the lungs causing a pulmonary embolism. 

Intestinal problems – We are just beginning to learn about the impact of GLP-1 medications on the body’s gastrointestinal system. Other types of severe reactions can occur in the stomach, small intestine and large intestine.  

Chronic or Persistent Vomiting – Vomiting that lasts several weeks or longer and does not resolve. It can lead to dehydration, malnutrition, and hospitalization.  

Chronic or Persistent Diarrhea – Diarrhea that lasts several weeks or longer and does not resolve which can also lead to malnutrition, dehydration and a hospital stay.

Steps to Take Next in a GLP-1 Lawsuit

Gather Your Evidence Collect your medical records, prescription information, and any documentation related to your use of the GLP-1 medication and the severe side effects you experienced.

Get a Free Case Evaluation – The lawyers at mctlaw will review your medical records at no cost to determine they are able to represent you in a lawsuit. Our Firm is one of the national leaders in product liability lawsuits and has decades of success winning our clients compensation. 

Agree to Representation – We will send you an agreement for representation if the facts of your situation fit our firm’s criteria to file a lawsuit. This is the beginning of your case. 

Ozempic (semaglutide)
Manufacturer
: Novo Nordisk

What It Is: Ozempic is an injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist intened to help improve blood sugar control in adults with Type 2 diabetes. It is also intended to help with weight loss in patients with diabetes.


Wegovy (semaglutide)
Manufacturer
: Novo Nordisk

What It Is: Wegovy, similar to Ozempic, is a higher-dose injectable form of semaglutide approved specifically for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or who are overweight with weight-related conditions.


Trulicity (dulaglutide)
Manufacturer
: Eli Lilly and Company

What It Is: Trulicity is a once-weekly injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist intended to improve blood sugar control in adults with Type 2 diabetes. It is also intended to lower the risk of major heart events in patients with Type 2 diabetes having heart disease.


Rybelsus (semaglutide)
Manufacturer
: Novo Nordisk

What It Is: Rybelsus is the first oral GLP-1 receptor agonist intended to improve blood sugar control in adults with Type 2 diabetes. It offers an alternative to injectable GLP-1 drugs.


Mounjaro (tirzepatide)
Manufacturer
: Eli Lilly and Company

What It Is: Mounjaro is a newer medication combining GLP-1 and GIP (Glucose-dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide) receptor agonist properties. It’s purpose is to help with blood sugar control in adults with Type 2 diabetes and assist in weight control.

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Content Reviewed by Michele Stephan – Product Liability Lawyer

Michele Stephan

Michele Stephan handles product liability cases in state and federal courts throughout the country. Ms. Stephan has represented clients in civil litigation for over 25 years.  At mctlaw she litigates cases for clients with defective hip replacements and defective drug and pharmaceutical lawsuits. Ms. Stephan is a member of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee and a Director of the Sarasota County Bar Association.

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