Gastroparesis Lawsuit

Gastroparesis is a condition affecting the muscles of the stomach. A correctly functioning stomach has strong muscles that move food through the digestive tract. This movement is called “motility.” Gastroparesis affects these muscles and reduces or completely stops motility.

This condition is also called “stomach paralysis” and “delayed gastric emptying."

Gastroparesis has no cure. But doctors may recommend diet changes and medication to help manage the condition.

Gastroparesis has allegedly been linked to certain drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes or as weight-loss aides, including Ozempic and Wegovy. The prescribing labels for these drugs do not adequately warn patients of these potential dangers. Thousands of patients have reported health problems to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after taking these drugs. 

People who have experienced stomach paralysis after taking these medications are now filing gastroparesis lawsuits.

Many plaintiffs allege they developed gastroparesis and other severe gastrointestinal issues after taking GLP-1 RA medications including:

Who are the named defendants in gastroparesis lawsuits?

Drug manufacturers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are named defendants in gastroparesis lawsuits.

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company. It develops treatments for diseases like diabetes and obesity. This company makes Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy. 

Eli Lilly is a medicine company that develops and manufactures various pharmaceutical products. This company makes Mounjaro and Zepbound.

People who have developed gastroparesis with severe symptoms as a result of taking a prescribed GLP-1 RA medication may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the drug manufacturer. They must show that they followed the instructions as directed for the drug. And they must prove a clear link between the medication they took and when the gastroparesis symptoms began.

It can be challenging to figure out if you are eligible to file a gastroparesis lawsuit. In that case, explaining your specific situation to a legal professional may help. Consider talking with a lawyer to explore all your potential legal options.

Answers to common questions about gastroparesis and related lawsuits are discussed below.

What are the common symptoms of gastroparesis?

Gastroparesis causes food to remain in the stomach for long periods of time. This condition can lead to symptoms like:

• Abdominal pain and bloating
• Acid reflux, including heartburn
• Feeling full after consuming only a small amount of food
• Feeling full for a long time after consuming a meal
• Loss of desire to eat
• Nausea
• Problems with blood sugar levels
• Problems with nutrition, including malnutrition
• Stomach pain, sometimes severe
• Vomiting, including severe vomiting

If you think you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, please consult with your doctor. 

How much will lawsuits related to gastroparesis pay out? 

The payout amount awarded from a gastroparesis lawsuit can vary depending on many factors. This includes the severity of the plaintiff’s medical condition and the medical costs to treat it. They also look at how their condition is impacting their quality of life and ability to work.

There is no guarantee that a lawsuit will result in monetary compensation and, if successful, there is no way to know exactly how much you could receive in a lawsuit payout. Consider discussing your specific situation with a lawyer to figure out your legal options.

Why are GLP-1 RA drugs leading to gastroparesis lawsuits?

GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro were developed to help diabetic patients lower their blood sugar levels. Wegovy was developed to help with weight loss. 

These and other GLP-1 RA drugs have grown in popularity as a weight-loss aid over the last several years. Plaintiffs allege this has exposed more people to potentially dangerous side effects (like gastroparesis). Some medication users are filing lawsuits against diabetes and weight loss drug manufacturers. These lawsuits claim the manufacturers didn’t adequately warn patients of the potential dangers.

Our medical attorneys have represented thousands of patients seriously hurt by dangerous prescription and over-the-counter drugs. We understand that as a patient or family member, you may not know much about your or a loved one’s medications.

If you believe a medicine made you sick or hurt you, our attorneys have the resources needed to thoroughly investigate. They can:

• Identify potentially harmful medicines
• Investigate how the medicine may have hurt you
• Review the medicine manufacturer’s compliance with FDA regulations
• Analyze the effectiveness of the manufacturer’s warning about potential side effects
• Recognize other issues that could affect your potential claim

Learn more about our medical drug experience here.

Don’t stop taking a prescribed medication without first consulting with your doctor. Stopping a prescribed medication without your doctor's advice can result in injury or death. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, Rybelsus, Saxenda, and Victoza are still approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.