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Are you or a loved one suffering from gallbladder issues after using Ozempic? Medical studies reveal alarming risks associated with this prescription drug, including gallstones and severe gallbladder complications.
At Zanes Law, we are committed to fighting for justice on behalf of those affected. Our experienced team of Phoenix personal injury lawyers has a long history of successful litigation against major pharmaceutical companies. With decades of combined legal experience, we know how to make your voice heard and seek the compensation you deserve.
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Ozempic Linked to Gallstones
Ozempic is a prescription drug that works by delivering semaglutide into the body. Adults take it to treat type 2 diabetes and lower their risk of cardiovascular disease. Ozempic works by stimulating insulin production in a manner similar to that of the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RAs) hormone.
Semaglutide is the active ingredient of Ozempic and the other GLP-1 RAs Rybelsus tablets and Wegovy injections. New research suggests, however, that taking medications like Ozempic can raise your chances of developing gallstones and other biliary issues.
You are at increased risk for adverse effects from GLP-1 RAs like Ozempic if you have
- Taken the drug only to lose weight
- Been on the drug for a prolonged period
- Been on a high dosage
An Ozempic lawsuit may be an option for those who have suffered since the warning labels did not adequately warn of the risks associated with the gallbladder.
Details on Ozempic
Injections of Ozempic (semaglutide) are used to treat Type 2 diabetes. Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic, which was developed and approved by the FDA in December 2017, has recently seen its prescription rate increase to over 373,000 in a single week, giving it the highest proportion of the Type 2 diabetes medicine market.
Despite not being approved by the FDA for use in weight loss, Ozempic has seen explosive growth in popularity as an off-label weight-loss medicine. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), which stimulates insulin release. GLP-1 RAs are used to treat diabetes because they stimulate insulin production, which lowers blood sugar levels.
However, studies have indicated that taking a larger dose of GLP-1 can reduce hunger. Wegovy and Rybelsus are two more brands of semaglutide sold by Novo Nordisk. People who have taken this drug and now experience biliary issues or gallstones should contact an Ozempic lawsuit attorney to learn about legal options for pursuing fair compensation.
Ozempic Lawsuit FAQ
It can be unsettling when you suspect your issues are related to a defective medication. It’s natural to seek further information about compensation and what can be done to remedy the issue. We have compiled a list of commonly asked questions regarding the Ozempic lawsuits, what you can do, and how to take legal action.
Can Using Ozempic Lead to Gallbladder Disease?
Who Is Eligible To File a Lawsuit?
How Much Does it Cost To Hire A Lawyer to Help Me File An Ozempic Lawsuit?
Will There Be A Mass Tort Against Ozempic?
Can Using Ozempic Lead to Gallbladder Disease?
A recent study addressing the use of GLP-1 RAs, such as Ozempic, has noted the use of this drug’s connection between gallbladder and biliary diseases, especially at higher doses and for longer durations. This risk has been observed since at least 2016, and previous studies have also found an increased risk of cholelithiasis.
Those who take Ozempic specifically for weight loss are also at a higher risk. If you’ve been affected by gallbladder or biliary diseases, an Ozempic lawsuit attorney may be able to help you recover compensation.
Who Is Eligible to File a Lawsuit?
Ozempic’s warning label was updated in March 2022 to include a new warning concerning the drug’s possible link to gallbladder disease. Before this moment, however, the label did not warn of the possibility of gallbladder illness.
Patients and clinicians were not adequately told about the danger of gallbladder disease and gallstones from using Ozempic before March 2022.
If you used Ozempic before the new warning label was added and you ended up with gallbladder disease (acute cholecystitis), gallstones, or another problem connected to your gallbladder, you may be eligible to file a product liability claim and seek compensation. Various product liability theories, such as negligent failure to warn and strict liability, allow for legal action against the drug maker.
How Much does It Cost to Hire a Lawyer to Help Me File an Ozempic Lawsuit?
When considering filing an Ozempic lawsuit, the cost of doing so should not be a barrier to taking legal action. Our firm offers our services with no upfront or hourly costs ensuring that financial risks are minimized.
We work on a contingency fee basis, so our team only gets paid if your case successfully results in compensation; thus, there is no financial risk to pursuing a claim against the product’s manufacturer.
What Is Cholecystitis?
Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder caused most often by gallstones blocking the gallbladder duct. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. There are acute and chronic forms.
Treatment ranges from medication and IV fluids to gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) or gallstone removal procedures. Risk factors include being overweight, having a high-fat diet, and diabetes.
Studies have found GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic may increase the risk of cholecystitis due to gallstone formation, likely because the drug causes concentrated bile from less frequent eating and weight loss.
Will There Be a Mass Tort Against Ozempic?
Due to the drug’s links to gallbladder disease, there is potential for a mass tort against Novo Nordisk, Ozempic’s maker. While individual lawsuits have been filed, there is not yet a class action or formal mass tort. A mass tort would consolidate many similar lawsuits for efficiency against Novo Nordisk.
For a mass tort to form, a critical mass of plaintiffs with injuries caused by the same product is needed. So far, there are likely not enough injured Ozempic patients. But if Ozempic lawsuits continue to grow significantly, a federal judge may organize an Ozempic mass tort in the future. For now, injured patients generally have to pursue individual claims.
To seek financial compensation for a gallbladder condition caused by Ozempic, you can get the legal representation you need by reaching out to the experienced product liability lawyers of Zanes Law.
Contact the Personal Injury Law Firm of Zanes Law to Discuss Your Legal Options
If Ozempic’s dangerous side effects have left you with gallbladder disease that’s forever changed your quality of life, it’s time to get justice through an Ozempic lawsuit against Novo Nordisk that maximizes your financial compensation. Don’t let Novo get away with hiding Ozempic risks that have caused you harm. Call our Ozempic lawsuit lawyers now.
We can prepare a comprehensive lawsuit built on product liability claims that demand Novo compensate you fully for your pancreatitis, gallstones, gallbladder removal surgery, and other debilitating injuries or conditions stemming from Ozempic use.
Our team of gallbladder disease attorneys has the experience, resources, and skills to stand up to big pharma. Let us fight to recover your medical bills, lost income, and ongoing pain and suffering resulting from Novo Nordisk’s failure to warn about Ozempic’s risky side effects. Contact us today for a free case review.
