Frequent and prolonged vomiting (more than two weeks) Stomach paralysis (gastroparesis) the most common injury in the federal litigation Intestinal blockage (paralytic ileus) Bowel obstruction Gallbladder disease gallstones and gallbladder inflammation Pancreatitis Kidney damage, including acute kidney injury (AKI) Thyroid cancer and thyroid tumors Sudden vision loss (NAION) now its own federal MDL Injuries from compounded or counterfeit semaglutide and tirzepatide The GLP-1 litigation landscape changes regularly new MDLs open, label warnings are added, and filing deadlines shift
On the positive side, selective GLP-1 receptor agonism avoids the glucagon receptor-mediated hepatic glucose output and potential ketogenic effects that complicate dual agonist approaches
GHRH analogs like sermorelin or CJC-1295 with Ipamorelin require more careful consideration but are not strictly contraindicated
Oculta los riesgos reales y los costes
Earlier work from the same research group identified cost and coverage limitations as the dominant reason patients stopped in the first place
Clinicians may consider extending the time spent at lower doses if digestive side effects are problematic, as there is no requirement to rush escalation if patients are experiencing benefit and tolerating treatment reasonably well