Ozempic lawsuits? Seriously?

Zara96

Zara96

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Okay, I'm gonna say it... and brace for impact.

I flipped through the leaflet and went straight to the warnings and possible side effects, and it's all spelled out right there. The pharmacist also gave me a handout with clear instructions and what to watch for, including when to stop taking it. It even shows the pen having two caps, which it looks like some people missed, and how to adjust the dose. Read the material, folks.

Like any medication, there are risks, and not everyone can take everything. Even aspirin can cause stomach bleeding and some people are allergic. People seem to forget Ozempic wasn't even designed for weight loss to begin with.

I can't believe that in this age of instant access to information, people don't read or listen and expect doctors to cover every single rare outcome. And why ignore your body's signals and not act on them?

Also, if you have unhealthy habits and refuse to change, no drug will magically fix you. A coworker tried Ozempic and didn't lose anything because she hated exercise and never drank water. That alone can damage your kidneys. People need to understand this isn't a miracle cure, but a tool to kickstart a healthier lifestyle if other things haven't worked.

Stay safe and healthy, everyone. ❤️
 
They've prescribed it like 20 million times. A couple thousand people are filing lawsuits, many of whom have side effects that are symptoms of the original conditions they were trying to treat by losing weight. The percentage experiencing concerning side effects is actually lower than most big-name drugs, but let's sensationalize it. I'm just so tired of fake outrage. Ugh.
 
Please. People hear what they want to hear. Even if the label said 'may cause spontaneous combustion,' they'd still take it. Nobody thinks it'll happen to them until it does. We all roll the dice and know there are risks with everything we ingest.
 
My doctor's been keeping me at a dose of 0.5, and I'm losing about a pound each week, which is slower than some want. She says as long as I'm still losing weight, there's no justification to increase how much I'm taking.

I agree with her. The side effects are practically nonexistent, and I don't want them to get worse.
 
I wouldn't keep taking it if the side effects were unbearable. I was ready to stop immediately if it made my constipation worse. Thankfully, it didn't.
 
I had to quit because I was so nauseous all the time and the constipation/diarrhea combo was not fun. Mounjaro seems to be a better fit for me.
 
The worst thing for me has been the hair loss. I swear I'm shedding like crazy. I'm pulling out clumps in the shower.
 
I wonder why we never hear about how awful Fluoroquinolones can be and their horrible side effects? Oh yeah, there's a big warning label on the box and people can't sue anymore...
 
Hey, anyone in Canada? I heard Ozempic's gonna get way cheaper next year 'cause generic versions are coming out. Something about the company missing a patent payment?
 
It's interesting that you mention alternatives to surgery
Zara96 said:
People need to understand this isn't a miracle cure, but a tool to kickstart a healthier lifestyle if other things haven't worked.
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. A surgeon I collaborate with has pretty much stopped doing gastric surgeries because of how well these weight loss injections are working.
 
I started Ozempic because my A1C was 6.4, and I needed 6.5 for a diabetes diagnosis. My doctor and I decided to start treatment early. Now I'm getting a letter saying my insurance won't cover it anymore since I'm technically not diabetic. It's frustrating!
 
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