{"id":2048545,"date":"2023-09-28T18:38:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T22:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fda-updates-ozempic-other-drugs-warning-labels-adding-blocked-intestines-as-possible-side-effect\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T18:39:49","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T22:39:49","slug":"fda-updates-ozempic-other-drugs-warning-labels-adding-blocked-intestines-as-possible-side-effect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fda-updates-ozempic-other-drugs-warning-labels-adding-blocked-intestines-as-possible-side-effect\/","title":{"rendered":"FDA adds &#8216;Blocked Intestines&#8217; as potential side effect to Ozempic and other drug warning labels."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffda-updates-ozempic-other-drugs-warning-labels-adding-blocked-intestines-as-possible-side-effect%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2048545&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo illustration by Mario Tama\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Ozempic Diabetes \u2064Treatment Now Lists\u2063 Clogged Intestines as Side Effect<\/h2>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/brooke-mallory\">Brooke Mallory<\/a><br \/>3:33 PM \u2013 Thursday, September 28, 2023<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b diabetic treatment Ozempic, which has gained popularity for not only diabetes but weight \u200closs too, now acknowledges clogged intestines\u2063 as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vaccine-maker-biontech-looking-into-reports-of-heart-inflammation\/\" title=\"Vaccine maker BioNTech looking into reports of heart inflammation\">potential side effect<\/a> on \u2063its label.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-1\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px;  text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-1'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The modification follows\u2064 the approval of several product revisions by the Food and Drug Administration \u2063(FDA) from pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk.<\/p>\n<p>Ozempic now joins \u200bother medicines in the popular family \u200bof drugs known as\u200d GLP-1 \u2062agonists in acknowledging\u2062 an increase in complaints of clogged intestines, also known as ileus.<\/p>\n<p>Wegovy, \u200ca Novo Nordisk semaglutide injectable used for weight reduction, as well as Mounjaro, an Eli Lilly diabetic\u2062 treatment, also \u200cacknowledge reports of ileus on their labels.<\/p>\n<p>However, the FDA has not directly attributed the \u2062medicines to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/covid-19-patient-given-viagra-wakes-from-28-day-coma-report\/\" title=\"COVID-19 Patient Given Viagra, Wakes From 28-Day Coma: Report\">potentially fatal disease<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cBecause these reactions are \u200dreported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably \u2064estimate\u2064 their frequency or \u200cestablish \u200ba causal relationship to drug exposure,\u201d the label reads.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According\u2063 to \u2063statistics\u2064 provided by the government \u2062until June 30<sup>th<\/sup>,\u2062 the FDA has received 8,571\u2063 reports of gastrointestinal problems following the use of semaglutide \u200bdrugs,\u200b which include Ozempic and Wegovy.<\/p>\n<p>The FDA&#8217;s dashboard documents 33 \u200bcases of semaglutide users, including \u2064two fatalities, with \u2062ileus identified as a side effect.<\/p>\n<p>A lawsuit \u2063has been filed against Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly alleging\u200d that the drugs can cause gastroparesis, or stomach paralysis, \u2062which obstructs food from entering\u200c the small intestine.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cAlthough there is some \u200boverlap in the\u2062 terms, ileus and gastroparesis, they are not synonymous,\u201d FDA spokesperson Chanapa Tantibanchachai\u2062 said in a statement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Tantibanchachai pointed out that\u2063 the labels of drugs like Ozempic already mention \u2064that they \u2064cause &#8220;delay of gastric emptying.&#8221; However, the FDA is monitoring reports of gastroparesis and related terms \u2062in medication\u200b usage.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cIf newly identified safety signals are identified, the FDA will determine what, if any, actions are\u2064 appropriate after a \u2063thorough review of available data,\u201d Tantibanchachai\u200b said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Novo Nordisk has stated that they will acknowledge the update to Ozempic&#8217;s\u200b label and are working closely \u2063with the FDA to monitor the safety of their medicines.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cNovo Nordisk stands behind the safety and efficacy of Ozempic\u200b and \u200dall\u2064 of our medicines when used consistent with the product labeling and the approved\u2062 indications. For Ozempic,\u200c the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fda-updates-ozempic-other-drugs-warning-labels-adding-blocked-intestines-as-possible-side-effect\/\" title=\"FDA adds 'Blocked Intestines' as potential side effect to Ozempic and other drug warning labels.\">commonly reported \u2062side\u2064 effects include<\/a>: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach (abdominal) pain, and constipation,\u201d the company said in its statement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Stay informed!\u200d Receive breaking news blasts directly\u2064 to your inbox for free. 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As with \u200bany medication, the benefits and risks should\u200c be carefully considered by both the prescribing healthcare\u2062 professional and the patient.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it is crucial for patients to be \u200daware of any changes in their health and to\u200b report any\u2063 unusual symptoms or side effects to their healthcare provider immediately.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064FDA continues \u2064to monitor the safety of GLP-1 agonists and other medications through post-marketing\u2062 surveillance and encourages healthcare professionals and patients to \u2064report any adverse events.<\/p>\n<p>As the use of\u200c Ozempic and similar medications continues \u200cto grow, it is essential for pharmaceutical companies \u200band regulatory agencies to prioritize patient safety and \u2063ensure that necessary precautions and warnings\u200c are in place.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, \u200dthe responsibility lies with healthcare professionals and patients\u2063 to weigh the potential benefits and risks of medication and make informed decisions. Open communication and regular \u200cmonitoring of patients&#8217; health are vital in ensuring the best possible outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>The recent update to\u200b Ozempic&#8217;s\u200c label regarding clogged intestines as\u200c a potential side effect serves as a reminder of the importance of continuous evaluation\u2064 and reporting of medication safety. It also underscores the need\u2063 for further research and awareness surrounding the risks and benefits of\u2063 GLP-1 agonists and other diabetes treatments.<\/p>\n<p>With ongoing efforts in monitoring and \u200cregulation, it is hoped that the medical community can provide safe and effective treatments for diabetes, while minimizing the \u200doccurrence of adverse\u200d events and promoting patient \u2063well-being.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OAN&#8217;s Brooke Mallory reports that Ozempic, a popular diabetic treatment known for its weight loss benefits, now includes clogged intestines as a side effect on its label. 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