People diagnosed with paralytic ileus often endure significant physical discomfort and pain while managing this serious condition.
Many find themselves confused about the possible reasons behind the onset of this troubling and painful disorder and question whether there is a connection to their use of Ozempic.
They are often unsure of who to turn to when trying to seek justice and compensation for their pain and suffering.
Working with a dedicated and well-respected product liability lawyer will help you and your loved ones manage the complicated aftermath of being diagnosed with paralytic ileus after taking Ozempic.
A trusted lawyer will help you protect your rights while seeking justice and fair compensation for your troubling condition.
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What Is Ozempic?
Ozempic is an FDA-approved drug that lowers hemoglobin A1c, also known as HbA1c, to control blood sugar levels for adults with type 2 diabetes.
Ozempic is the brand name of the generic drug semaglutide.
Though Ozempic is intended for people with type 2 diabetes, semaglutide does assist in weight loss. As a result, physicians have prescribed Ozempic to people without type 2 diabetes for weight loss treatment.
What Is Paralytic Ileus?
Paralytic ileus is a severe condition that impairs the motor activity of a person's bowel, often not from some form of manual blockage.
When a person suffers from paralytic ileus, their intestine cannot function correctly, resulting in the accumulation of fluid and gas. This also frequently affects their small intestine, colon, and stomach.
Complications Caused by Paralytic Ileus
Paralytic ileus can lead to life-threatening health complications, including
- Bowel obstruction
- Holes in the intestine
- Death
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Symptoms of Paralytic Ileus
Paralytic ileus is a serious condition that leaves most people suffering from immense pain and discomfort.
Common symptoms of this condition include:
- Dehydration
- Constipation
- Distension
- Bloating of the abdomen
- Nausea
- Vomiting
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Can Ozempic Cause Paralytic Ileus?
Paralytic ileus is a severely painful and distressing disorder that leaves many people feeling complicated symptoms that hinder the quality of their everyday lives.
Many people who suffer from paralytic ileus symptoms or who are diagnosed with the disorder after taking Ozempic, the brand name for semaglutide, often wonder if the medicine is the cause of their unwanted suffering.
A recent report demonstrates a connection between patients taking Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) and experiencing intestinal obstruction. Semaglutide, the generic drug name for Ozempic, is a type of GLP-1RA.
The report states that diabetic patients who used a GLP-1RA medicine saw an increased risk of intestinal obstruction that was 4.5 times higher than the rate of patients who used a different type of glucose control medication.
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What Other Major Health Risks Are Associated With Taking Ozempic?
The National Institutes of Health and the Federal Drug Administration researching the connection between Ozempic, gastroparesis, and suicidal thoughts and tendencies.
The National Institutes of Health’s National Library of Medicine conducted a case report that identified a patient who developed gastroparesis after taking semaglutide.
Gastroparesis, also commonly known as delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder that stops or slows food from moving from a person’s stomach to the small intestine.
Gastroparesis impedes or prevents a person's stomach muscles from working properly or at all. If a person's stomach muscles are not working or are working poorly, that person's stomach cannot properly break down food and push it into the small intestines for continued digestion. This means that a person's stomach is delaying or stalling digestion.
The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is also evaluating whether a small risk of suicidal thoughts and tendencies is connected with the taking of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide and Ozempic.
Can I Receive Compensation If Ozempic Caused My Paralytic Ileus?
Suffering through the devastating diagnosis of paralytic ileus after taking Ozempic leaves most people feeling distressed, angry, and overwhelmed as they are left struggling with the painful and uncomfortable symptoms associated with the traumatizing disorder.
You can recover compensation for your damages if doctors diagnosed you with paralytic ileus after taking Ozempic, including
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Medical bills and expenses, both present and future
- Loss of wages, both present and future
- Loss of quality of life
- Punitive damages
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Why Choose a Product Liability Lawyer
Receiving a diagnosis of paralytic ileus after taking Ozempic leaves most people feeling distressed, frustrated, and overwhelmed. Many people don’t know what to do next and who to turn to for help while they try to manage their painful and uncomfortable symptoms.
Working with a well-versed and respected attorney during this challenging time will help protect your rights while maximizing your opportunity to recover total compensation for all of your damages.
A skilled and reliable product liability lawyer will fight relentlessly for your case. They will manage the complexities of your lawsuit so that you and your loved ones can better focus on your health and getting your life back on track.
Your lawyer will listen to you closely to thoroughly understand your painful and challenging situation. They will investigate all aspects of your case and gather all the necessary evidence.
Your dedicated legal team will passionately advocate on your behalf to help make sure your voice is heard and your sufferings are made known. They will work tirelessly to hold the parties liable for your illness responsible.
Call our attorneys at LitigationConnect, LLC, today to get the justice and care you deserve during this stressful and complicated time.
What Is a Product Liability Claim?
When a defective or malfunctioning product causes a person to endure harm, suffering, or pain, that person can pursue a product liability claim to seek justice for their damages. This is often the case when a prescription drug causes adverse undisclosed health complications.
Product liability defects fall into three main categories:
- Manufacturing defects occur when a product is improperly manufactured, and the final product differs from the end design. Typical examples are unstable furniture, faulty wiring, or defective airbags in a car.
- Design defects occur when a mistake or error is made during the product's design phase. Common instances of design defects include dangerous mixes of prescription drug ingredients and choking hazards in toys made for children or infants.
- Marketing defects, or insufficient label or warning defects, occur when a business does not adequately warn its customers of the potential hazards of using its product. Common examples of marketing defects include a company not disclosing the possible side effects of a medicine or not providing a warning label for an item that becomes hot.
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What Do I Do If I Developed Paralytic Ileus After Taking Ozempic?
Managing the pains and discomforts of paralytic ileus caused by taking Ozempic leaves most people feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and angry.
Take the proper steps after discovering that Ozempic caused your paralytic ileus to safeguard your health, protect your rights, and maximize your chances of recovering compensation for your damages.
Seek Medical Care
Seek medical care immediately after you begin experiencing symptoms of paralytic ileus. Tell your medical team when you started taking Ozempic and what dosage you are taking.
Follow all medical treatment plans provided to you by your trusted medical team, and request copies of all notes from your appointments.
Keep Detailed Documentation
Keep a detailed file of documentation for as many items as possible associated with your paralytic ileus and Ozempic prescription, including:
- The prescription for Ozempic that you received
- Photos and videos of the symptoms and side effects caused by the medication
- A journal detailing all the adverse health impacts you have experienced since taking Ozempic, including any emotional suffering you have also endured as a result
- Doctors’ notes and treatment plans
- Medical bills and any other associated expenses
Contact an Attorney
Contact an attorney as soon as possible after discovering that Ozempic could have caused your paralytic ileus and associated health complications.
Working with a dedicated and well-versed product liability lawyer will help you protect your rights and recover maximum compensation for all damages incurred from your health complications caused by Ozempic.
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How to File an Ozempic Lawsuit
Suffering from the painful and anguishing health complications associated with paralytic ileus after taking Ozempic leaves most people feeling immensely distraught and frustrated.
Many people are unsure of what they can do to seek justice for their pain and suffering and do not know who to turn to for help.
Working with a compassionate and knowledgeable product liability lawyer will help ease the stress of your pursuit of justice, allowing you and your loved ones to focus better on getting your health and your life back on track.
Contact an attorney as soon as possible after discovering your health complications from taking Ozempic so you file your lawsuit within your state's statute of limitations.
Your dedicated legal team will work relentlessly on your behalf to help you attain justice for your wrongful damages through a series of diligent steps.
Gathering Evidence
Your trustworthy local attorney will gather evidence to help strengthen your case.
To help your legal team, ] gather documentation for as many items as possible associated with your paralytic ileus caused by Ozempic, including:
- The prescription for Ozempic that you received
- Details of how long you took Ozempic and in what dosages
- Photos and videos of the symptoms and side effects caused by the medication
- A journal detailing all the adverse health impacts you have experienced since taking Ozempic, including any emotional suffering you have also endured as a result
- Doctors’ notes and treatment plans
Proving Fault
Pharmaceutical companies often try to deny any fault associated with the undisclosed adverse side effects that their medicines cause.
Your assertive attorney will prove that the fault of your illness lies with the medication you took by providing thorough evidence, including the documentation you provided, published medical case reports, and testimony or witness statements from knowledgeable professionals on the matter.
Managing the Lawsuit
Your professional legal team will manage the lawsuit on your behalf throughout its entirety, including filing the lawsuit, handling all correspondence with third parties, and negotiating a settlement offer.
They will keep you updated throughout the entire process and answer all questions and concerns you have regarding your case.
Your lawyers will fight on your behalf to ensure you recover compensation for all of your damages associated with your illness caused by Ozempic, including physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, medical bills and expenses, loss of wages and future earnings, loss of quality of life, and punitive damages.
Contact our trusted team at LitigationConnect, LLC today if you or your loved one suffered from paralytic ileus after taking Ozempic. Let us get you the justice and care you deserve for your painful and challenging situation.
Work With a Knowledgeable Product Liability Lawyer
Navigating the stressful aftermath of being diagnosed with paralytic ileus after taking Ozempic is often a painful, frustrating, and overwhelming experience for most people and their loved ones.
They are often unsure of how to seek justice for their pain and suffering or who to turn to for help.
Working with a knowledgeable product liability lawyer will help you and your loved ones ease the stress of the claim process while protecting your rights and maximizing your chances of recovering compensation for your damages.
Call our team at LitigationConnect, LLC today at (833) 552-7274 or contact us online to schedule your free initial evaluation with one of our trusted team members. Let us help you get the care and justice you deserve.