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Weight Loss Drug Attorneys: Legal Help for GLP-1 Injury Claims

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Legal Help for Patients Suffering from Gastroparesis, Stomach Paralysis, and Other Serious Side Effects

If you or a loved one took a GLP-1 receptor agonist like Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Zepbound, Saxenda, or Trulicity and developed gastroparesis, persistent vomiting, or other serious side effects, you may qualify for legal action. At Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP, we are currently reviewing national claims involving these weight loss and diabetes drugs, which are linked to stomach paralysis and long-term gastrointestinal injuries.

We believe drugmakers failed to properly warn patients and physicians about the risks. If you were harmed, you deserve answers—and compensation.


What Is Gastroparesis?

Gastroparesis, also known as stomach paralysis, is a condition in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. It can be caused or worsened by medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound). Common symptoms include:

  • Severe nausea and vomiting

  • Bloating, acid reflux, or heartburn

  • Unintentional weight loss

  • Malnutrition and dehydration

  • Need for feeding tube or hospitalization

This condition can become chronic and life-altering. In some cases, gastroparesis has even led to death.


Drugs Linked to Gastroparesis and GI Damage

Patients have reported serious gastrointestinal side effects after taking the following medications:

  • Ozempic (semaglutide)

  • Wegovy (semaglutide)

  • Rybelsus (oral semaglutide)

  • Mounjaro (tirzepatide)

  • Zepbound (tirzepatide)

  • Saxenda (liraglutide)

  • Trulicity (dulaglutide)

These drugs are GLP-1 receptor agonists, designed to regulate blood sugar and suppress appetite. However, their effects on digestion may be much more severe than initially disclosed.


Side Effects Reported in Lawsuits

  • Gastroparesis / stomach paralysis

  • Gastroenteritis

  • Persistent vomiting requiring hospitalization

  • Gallbladder disease (especially before March 2023)

  • Vision loss (NAION)

  • Ileus / bowel obstruction

  • Pancreatitis

  • Thyroid tumors

  • Severe dehydration or malnutrition


Contact Us Today for a FREE Consultation

If you or a loved one has been injured due to the use of Mounjaro, don’t wait to seek legal help.

Contact Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro today for a FREE consultation.

Call (800) 675-8556 or contact us online to get started. 


Eligibility Criteria for Filing a GLP-1 Lawsuit

You may qualify for a semaglutide or tirzepatide lawsuit if:

  • You took Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Mounjaro, or similar GLP-1 medication

  • You developed a serious side effect such as gastroparesis, ileus, persistent vomiting, NAION (vision loss), or gallbladder disease

  • You sought medical treatment or hospitalization

  • You have documentation of your prescriptions and diagnosis

  • You do not have disqualifying preexisting conditions (e.g., prior gastric surgery)

  • Your claim is within the applicable statute of limitations


Required Documentation

To support your claim, we may request:

  • Pharmacy or prescription records

  • Medical records confirming diagnosis and treatment

  • Emergency room, specialist, or hospital records

  • Timeline of symptom onset and drug use

  • Records of financial or emotional hardship (e.g., lost income, pain and suffering)


What Compensation Can I Recover?

Successful lawsuits may result in compensation for:

  • Past and future medical expenses

  • Lost income and reduced earning ability

  • Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life

  • Emotional distress

  • Ongoing care needs or feeding support

  • Wrongful death damages, if a loved one passed away


Why Are Patients Suing Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk?

Lawsuits filed against Eli Lilly (maker of Mounjaro) and Novo Nordisk (maker of Ozempic and Wegovy) allege:

  • Failure to provide adequate warnings on labels

  • Marketing the drugs off-label for weight loss without safety studies

  • Delaying updates despite mounting reports of gastroparesis and hospitalization

  • Misrepresenting the long-term risks

These manufacturers have a legal duty to inform users about serious side effects. Their failure to do so has put countless lives at risk.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is gastroparesis from Ozempic or Mounjaro reversible?
A: In some cases, symptoms improve after stopping the drug, but many patients report permanent or long-term damage.

Q: What is the life expectancy with gastroparesis?
A: While not always fatal, gastroparesis can cause malnutrition, dehydration, and other complications that severely impact health and longevity.

Q: Does semaglutide cause cancer?
A: Studies are ongoing. Some lawsuits cite a possible cancer risk, including thyroid tumors, but more research is needed. However, the FDA has issued a black box warning for thyroid C-cell tumors.

Q: How much does it cost to file a lawsuit?
A: Nothing upfront. We work on contingency—you only pay if we win.


Why Choose Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro?

  • National leadership in mass tort litigation

  • Free consultations and no upfront fees

  • Proven results against major pharmaceutical companies

  • Access to top medical experts and investigators

  • Decades of experience in drug injury lawsuits


Act Now – Time Limits Apply

If you developed gastroparesis, stomach paralysis, or other serious injuries after taking a GLP-1 weight loss drug, you may be entitled to financial compensation. But every state has a deadline to file, and waiting too long could jeopardize your rights.

Contact us online or call (800) 675-8556 for a free consultation with an experienced attorney.


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