Even as prices come down for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, much cheaper products marketed as GLP-1 supplements can be alluring to consumers
For a story in KFF Health News, she told Claire Sibonney that she has seen the lives of her adult patients change dramatically during research on this drug
Dehydration can affect kidney function
The steady rise in filings reflects ongoing legal activity, as individuals who used GLP-1 receptor agonist medications (including Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Saxenda, and Mounjaro) continue to file lawsuits alleging severe gastrointestinal injuries, including gastroparesis, intestinal blockages, and other digestive complications
The high cost and large potential patient population for GLP-1 medications threaten the budgets of insurers and states