Lawsuits Underway·3,200+ people have filed

Took Ozempic or Wegovy? Thousands are reporting serious side effects.

Millions were prescribed these drugs for weight loss. Many weren't warned about the risks.

vs. Novo Nordiskvs. Eli Lilly

The story

You've probably seen Ozempic everywhere — on TV, social media, in the news. Millions of Americans started taking GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, and for many, they worked. But a growing number of patients discovered a terrifying side effect: their stomachs stopped working.

Gastroparesis, or stomach paralysis, left people unable to eat, vomiting for weeks, and ending up in the ER. Others lost their vision or needed emergency gallbladder surgery. The lawsuits claim drug makers knew these risks were more common than they let on, but kept selling aggressively because the drugs were making them billions.

“People describe weeks of non-stop nausea, being unable to eat solid food, and multiple ER visits. Some say the side effects continued even after they stopped taking the drug.”

Reports from affected people

Health problems linked to this

●Stomach paralysis (gastroparesis) — your stomach stops digesting food

●Bowel obstruction — severe blockage requiring medical intervention

●Gallbladder removal surgery

●Severe pancreatitis

●Pancreatic cancer

●Vision loss

●Blood clots or pulmonary embolism

●Hospitalization for severe, uncontrollable vomiting

Who's affected

✓You took Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or a similar GLP-1 drug

✓You experienced a serious side effect listed above

✓You have medical records showing your prescription and treatment

Probably doesn't apply if

✕Had gastric bypass or sleeve surgery before starting the drug

What you'd need to file

1Prescription records showing you took the drug

2Medical records documenting your side effects

3Hospital or ER records if you were admitted

Timeline

2017

Ozempic hits the market

Approved for diabetes, it quickly becomes a blockbuster weight loss drug through off-label use.

2021

Wegovy approved for weight loss

The weight loss gold rush begins. Celebrities and social media fuel massive demand.

2023

Lawsuits start piling up

Patients who suffered severe side effects begin filing lawsuits. Cases are combined into a single federal proceeding.

2025

Over 3,000 cases pending

The litigation grows as more patients come forward. A separate MDL is created for vision loss claims.

2026

First trials expected

Bellwether trials expected mid-2026, which could lead to settlements.

People are asking

I took Ozempic for diabetes, not weight loss. Does that matter?

No — it doesn't matter why you were prescribed it. If you took the drug and had serious side effects, you may have a claim regardless of the reason.

I'm still taking Ozempic. Can I do anything?

If you're experiencing side effects, talk to your doctor first. You can explore your legal options while still on medication, but never stop a prescription without medical guidance.

How much money could I get?

It's too early to say. The first trials haven't happened yet. Settlement amounts will depend on the severity of your injuries, your medical costs, and the outcome of those early trials.

Named products & brands

OzempicWegovyMounjaroRybelsusSaxendaTrulicityZepbound

Could this affect you?

Quick check · 30 seconds

1.Did you take Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or a similar weight loss drug?

2.Did you have serious stomach problems, vision loss, or other severe side effects?

3.Did you have weight loss surgery (gastric bypass/sleeve) BEFORE taking the drug?

Not legal advice. Informal screening only.

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Heads up: This is not legal advice. We're not lawyers. This is educational info to help you understand what's going on. Talk to an actual attorney about your situation.