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People Are Experiencing Such Bad Ozempic Side Effects That It Might Result In $2B In Lawsuits
Person administering Ozempic injection in abdomen, highlighting concerns over Ozempic serious side effects risks.

People Are Experiencing Such Bad Ozempic Side Effects That It Might Result In $2B In Lawsuits

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In the past year or couple of years, you’ve likely heard a lot about Ozempic, most likely in the context of weight loss. Not for nothing — a lot of people turned to this diabetes medicine with the hopes that it would help them lose weight — and it did. 

Now, it turns out, it might have done a little more than simply help them lose weight. More and more people are reporting severe side effects with their health from their usage of this medicine, and it does not look good for the company — they might have to wave goodbye due to a whopping $2 billion in lawsuits.

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    Numerous people have filled lawsuits, claiming they weren’t properly warned about the side effects they experienced

    Ozempic possibly faces $2 billion in lawsuits over its side effects. 

    At this point, we’re almost completely sure you know what Ozempic is. But just in case you don’t, it’s a medicine approved for type 2 diabetes that is also widely used for weight loss. 

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    It was made by a pharmaceutical company, Novo Nordisk, and belongs to a class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists. It suppresses the appetite and regulates blood sugar, and so it became a popular option for weight loss

    Close-up of a human eye representing health concerns linked to Ozempic lawsuits over serious side effects.

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    Now, it’s at the center of one of the biggest pharmaceutical lawsuits in recent years. Apparently, as of August 18th, 2025, there are nearly 2,000 lawsuits that have already been filed in United States courts that result in $2 billion in potential damages. 

    So, what are these side effects that are extreme enough for people to file lawsuits? Well, there are quite a few of them. Let us walk you through. 

    Person administering Ozempic injection in abdomen, highlighting concerns over serious side effects and potential lawsuits.

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    These side effects include things such as vomiting and intestinal blockages

    For instance, some people have experienced something called gastroparesis, also known as stomach paralysis. It’s when the muscles in the stomach don’t move food as they should, which leads to the food not being properly digested, and the stomach cannot empty well. It can cause nausea, vomiting, and belly pain, along with problems with blood sugar levels and nutrition. 

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    Another problem caused by Ozempic usage is intestinal blockages. Just as it sounds, it’s when something keeps food or liquid from passing through the intestines. In extreme cases, it can cause complications such as tissue death and infection. 

    Woman in casual clothes sitting on a couch holding her stomach, illustrating Ozempic serious side effects concerns.

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    Along with more serious ones, like kidney damage or vision loss

    Persistent vomiting is also a side effect of Ozempic use. When a person constantly vomits, they can quickly experience dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and even an esophageal tear (when the wall of the esophagus is torn, allowing food, bacteria, and fluids to leak into the chest), which is rare but still happens from time to time. 

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    Vomit or bile can also be accidentally inhaled, causing aspiration pneumonia. And this is not to mention undernutrition, weight loss, and metabolic abnormalities.

    Blue measuring tape coiled next to a blue and white injection pen representing Ozempic side effects and lawsuits.

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    Another side effect of Ozempic includes such things as NAION or non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, which causes vision loss. Also, gallbladder issues, kidney damage, and pancreatitis. Patients in their lawsuits claim that they were not clearly warned about these complications. 

    Yet, Novo Nordisk denies any wrongdoing, explaining that all medicine technically poses certain risks and that theirs is safe when used as prescribed. Still, the lawsuits don’t back down from their claims. The trials are expected to take place in 2026, so we can only wait and see which side will be proven right.

    That suggests that while the medicine might have helped people lose weight, it also might have brought on more serious problems than just extra weight

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    Comment by Tiffany Louis discussing positive effects of Ozempic on weight loss and a1c without issues.

    Comment from Bri Tney discussing off-label use of Ozempic related to diabetes and side effects lawsuits concerns

    Comment by Alyssa Taylor questioning if side effects were mentioned on the label related to Ozempic lawsuits over serious side effects.

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    Comment from Tamika Scott discussing Ozempic side effects and potential lawsuits over serious health concerns.

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    User comment about Ozempic side effects and urging caution over serious health risks in diabetes medication lawsuits.

    Comment by Jessica Carter explaining that Ozempic users with diabetes require eye exams due to documented vision loss side effects.

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    User comment from Phyllis Brown expressing skepticism about Ozempic's reputation and side effects concerns.

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    Comment from Michelle Anthony in a social media post expressing skepticism with the phrase sounding too good to be true.

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    Comment by Christina Giorgi expressing skepticism about magic pills and warning about potential backfire effects from too-good-to-be-true solutions related to Ozempic lawsuits.

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    User comment from Danni Bee expressing confusion over non-diabetics taking Ozempic for diabetes management and related concerns.

    User comment highlighting concerns about Ozempic side effects, related to lawsuits and serious health risks.

    Comment by Chrissy Jones expressing that easy fixes like Ozempic might have serious side effects and consequences.

    User comment discussing serious side effects of Ozempic when used by non-diabetics for weight loss.

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    JayWantsACat
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If there's actual negligence on the part of the company and/or doctors, fine. But every d**g has a potential side effect and if you used it for it's unintended use, that's on you.

    Jennifer Smith
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I took it years ago for diabetes and it slowly paralyzed my stomach. At the time doctors didn’t know what was the actual cause of my stomach issues so it took months before we figured it out and I stopped taking it.

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    Anthony Elmore
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    3 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure that this bugged absolutely no one else, but I have to make the correction because I noticed it. To the person who commented that "when people with diabetes take ozempic, eye exams become a regular part of the treatment plan". This is actually very wrong. You should be getting eye exams yearly if you have diabetes regardless of the medication, you're on. Diabetes can damage the optic nerves over time as a natural side-effect of the condition. Ozempic doesn't cause the need for regular eye exams in diabetic patients, though it can have vision-related side effects of its own.

    Kelly H. Wilder
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That bugged me, too. Diabetic Retinopathy was a thing long before any of the glp-1 madness.

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    tori Ohno
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Read the label before you take Any medication! This isn't the pharmaceutical company's fault. You were just one of the unlucky ones who got side effects. Simply stop taking it. I didn't even Think of suing the company that made the tretinoin that left me in pain and peeling for a month, I stopped using it instead. It's written clearly on the label that if it happens, Stop Using It. You'd might as well just sue mother nature for making you sensitive to it.

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    JayWantsACat
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If there's actual negligence on the part of the company and/or doctors, fine. But every d**g has a potential side effect and if you used it for it's unintended use, that's on you.

    Jennifer Smith
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I took it years ago for diabetes and it slowly paralyzed my stomach. At the time doctors didn’t know what was the actual cause of my stomach issues so it took months before we figured it out and I stopped taking it.

    Load More Replies...
    Anthony Elmore
    Community Member
    3 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure that this bugged absolutely no one else, but I have to make the correction because I noticed it. To the person who commented that "when people with diabetes take ozempic, eye exams become a regular part of the treatment plan". This is actually very wrong. You should be getting eye exams yearly if you have diabetes regardless of the medication, you're on. Diabetes can damage the optic nerves over time as a natural side-effect of the condition. Ozempic doesn't cause the need for regular eye exams in diabetic patients, though it can have vision-related side effects of its own.

    Kelly H. Wilder
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That bugged me, too. Diabetic Retinopathy was a thing long before any of the glp-1 madness.

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    tori Ohno
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Read the label before you take Any medication! This isn't the pharmaceutical company's fault. You were just one of the unlucky ones who got side effects. Simply stop taking it. I didn't even Think of suing the company that made the tretinoin that left me in pain and peeling for a month, I stopped using it instead. It's written clearly on the label that if it happens, Stop Using It. You'd might as well just sue mother nature for making you sensitive to it.

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