Eye-stroke, vomiting and burst colon: Lawsuits accuse weight-loss drugs of severe side effects
Thousands of lawsuits filed over weight loss jab side effects
- Thousands of patients have launched lawsuits against major drug manufacturers, claiming severe side effects from weight-loss jabs.
- Since 2023, approximately 4,400 lawsuits have been filed, with plaintiffs alleging conditions such as gastroparesis, ruptured colons, and eye strokes.
- The lawsuits target GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which are increasingly popular for weight loss, with up to 12 per cent of the US population now using them.
- Drug companies, including Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, are defending their products, asserting they have undergone rigorous testing and possess well-established safety profiles.
- Test trials for these cases are not expected until 2027, even as the demand for these weight-loss medications continues to rise.
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