novo nordisk semaglutide patent expires next year: faces tough competition in the Chinese obesity market Viatris gets USPTO to review

Unlike phentermine, GLP-1 drugs are not controlled substances and do not carry abuse potential

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Lawsuits Claim Vision Loss and Stomach Paralysis Some people who have taken Ozempic or other GLP-1 medications and suffered NAION or stomach paralysis have filed lawsuits against the drugs manufacturers

It is thought to be related to how GLP-1 receptors interact with sensory nerves, and it often resolves as the body adjusts to the medication

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