Proposed class action lawsuit filed against Canadian maker of popular weight loss drug Ozempic
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A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in B.C. Supreme Court alleging the Canadian manufacturer of Ozempic didn’t warn prospective patients about possible complications.
A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in B.C. Supreme Court alleging the Canadian manufacturer of Ozempic didn’t warn prospective patients about possible complications.
The drug has exploded in popularity since doctors began prescribing it for weight loss.
But 54-year-old Tracy Nygaard was taking Ozempic for its intended purpose, the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. After her first dose, she knew something was wrong.
“My stomach hurt so much, I had pain and bloating and vomiting,” said Nygaard from her home in Quesnel.
Ozempic was very effective at controlling her blood sugar, so Nygaard’s doctor suggested she keep up with the once-weekly injections. But the side effects persisted.
“One of the reactions that I had, I did go to the ER. I said I can’t handle this anymore,” said Nygaard, who did eventually stop talking Ozempic.
“I feel scared that I have permanent damage now,” Nygaard said. “I wish I had been warned that there were severe side effects before I started taking it, so I could have made an informed decision.”
