Ozempic was manufactured and approved by the United States’ Food and Drug Administration seven years ago (2017). This drug was created to manage patients with type-2 diabetes. That way, it will help them reduce the risks of stroke and heart attack and assist in managing their blood sugar levels, but this ‘helpful’ drug has been under scrutiny lately.
Ozempic has been popular for the past seven years because its customers have been giving positive feedback about how well it works for them. Unfortunately, Ozempic’s customers are now experiencing severe side effects. These negative reviews are accumulating a wave of lawsuits against the producers of Ozempic.
The Lawsuits
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, who are the drug’s producers, are being sued by patients because they complained of experiencing severe digestive symptoms, like gastroparesis or gallbladder removal, after using the drug. Over five percent of these numerous lawsuits blame Novo and Eli for not notifying them about the possible side effects.
These personal injury claims are now centralized or spearheaded by a federal judge in each state because of the large volume of lawsuits that involve the same drug type. Other drugs from the producers of Ozempic with similar or diverse side effects are Novo’s Rybelsus and Wegovy and Eli’s Mounjaro and Trulicity.
What Other Side Effects Are Patients Suffering From?
Almost all drugs have side effects. They range from minor irritations to mild headaches and loss of appetite. However, drug manufacturers are required to disclose potential side effects and health problems to customers.
These companies work hand-in-hand with the FDA because only this agency can approve or disapprove of a new drug. Despite the possible side effects listed in Ozempic’s packaging, patients have been having issues with their health. These side effects include:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach discomfort and possibly pain
- Constipation
It further includes developing possible thyroid tumors, and that includes non-cancerous and cancerous types.
What Are the Possible Compensations Available for Ozempic Lawsuits?
If you are a victim of Ozempic’s medication side effects, then it is possible to get financial compensation for the following:
- Lost wages
The harmful side effects you might experience after using the drug may cause you to stay home or be hospitalized, which means you will not be able to go to work. Joining the class action lawsuit can enable you to be compensated for lost wages.
- Medical costs
The numerous trips to the medical center, which might result in diverse tests and treatments, might have drained your finances. The good thing is, if the cause of your frequent hospital visits is due to the effects of Ozempic, you might get compensated to cover all medical costs.
- Pain and discomfort
Your attorney can place a precise value on the level of your pain and suffering after using the drug, and they can ensure you are compensated fairly for that.
Conclusion: What is the Settlement Plan for Ozempic?
“Currently, there are no positive settlement packages for victims of these side effects as there are still no verdicts, payouts, or awards. That is possible because these lawsuits are still in their initial litigation stages,” says attorney Vinnet Dubey of CD Lawyers.
After settlement has been approved by the court, it is still within the rights of plaintiffs to either accept or deny it. Furthermore, class action lawsuits like this make the FDA look incapable of keeping its citizens safe from danger.
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Custodio & Dubey LLP have 75 years’ experience in handling personal injury claims across multiple areas of law involving injury, environmental, health and related areas.
