A dilated fundus exam revealed a flat, distinct optic nerve head in the right eye, with some mild pale swelling of the left nerve ( Figure 1 )
Wegovy Bowel Obstruction Lawsuit Alleges Weight-Loss Injections Caused Gastroparesis Lawsuit indicates that side effect of Wegovy caused a Kentucky woman to develop stomach paralysis and a bowel obstruction, which resulted in multiple days of hospitaliation and left her with long-term gastrointestinal damage After receiving injections of Wegovy, a higher dose version of Ozempic designed for weight loss, a Kentucky woman says she suffered bowel obstructions and gastroparesis due to the drugs side effects
You struggled to manage your appetite even with higher doses
She recommends polyethene glycol (MiraLAX), which helps draw water into the stool and make it easier to pass
While joint pain is not listed among semaglutide's common side effects in FDA prescribing information, some patients report musculoskeletal discomfort during treatment
Your doctor may need to adjust your Wegovy dose, review your PPI therapy, or investigate other causes of your symptoms
