2023: Lawsuits are filed against Novo Nordisk on behalf of patients who took the drugs and developed gastroparesis/stomach paralysis problems Pop Culture Weight Loss Phenomenon Is Paralyzing Peoples Stomachs FDA, Scientific Studies and Literature on Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus Gastroparesis/Stomach Paralysis The below studies constitute a small sampling of the scientific literature and studies published on the diabetes weight-loss drugs and gastroparesis/stomach paralysis: Jensterle et al (2023) : Semaglutide delays 4-hour gastric emptying in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and obesity This was a small clinical trial of 20 obese female patients with polycystic ovary syndrome who were given semaglutide or placebo
Its imperative for patients to have open discussions with their healthcare providers about the long-term management plan
Run a lab panel: ferritin, iron, vitamin D, B12, zinc, thyroid
Supplements in Review Recommendation Acetyl-L-Carnitine, 1,500 mg We cannot recommend Acetyl-L-Carnitine as a nootropic supplement
No discussion of key warnings (for example, thyroid Ccell tumors seen in animals) or who should not use the drug (for example, MEN2 or a personal/family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma)
