Potential Side Effects of Weight Loss Drugs: Stomach Paralysis

Doctors have reported cases of stomach paralysis in patients who took weight loss medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, which contain the drug semaglutide. The FDA has received similar reports but has been unable to determine if the medications were the cause or if it may have been caused by another issue. The maker of these drugs, Novo Nordisk, claims they have been used safely for years to treat diabetes and obesity, with the majority of gastrointestinal side effects being mild to moderate and of short duration. Further research is needed to understand the potential link between these medications and stomach paralysis.