Scores of patients are reportedly taking legal action against pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:LLY) and Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVS), alleging severe complications after taking their medications to manage diabetes and aid weight loss.
Bronston, a resident of Kayenta, Arizona, said he endured severe discomfort while taking Ozempic, a drug recommended by his doctor to manage diabetes, USA Today reports.
Despite experiencing distressing side effects like severe diarrhea, he continued the medication until he landed in the hospital, undergoing gallbladder removal surgery.
These lawsuits, numbering more than five dozen, highlight a growing concern among users of GLP-1 agonists, a popular class ...