Yes, semaglutide medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus can cause bowel obstruction. These medications function as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, which slow down gastric emptying. As this happens, there’s a chance that the food and bezoar will accumulate in the stomach eventually clogging the bowels.
Bowel obstruction can be present if you’re experiencing bloating, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and lack of appetite. When untreated, this can eventually lead to more health problems. For instance, the obstruction can tear your intestines, and the result of this can even be fatal.
If you’ve been treated with Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus and have begun experiencing bowel obstruction, gastroparesis, and vision loss, then you could be a potential claimant. Just prepare your medical records proving that you didn’t have pre-existing gastroparesis, vision loss, or bowel obstruction before undergoing treatment. You’ll also need documents that show a diagnosis of gastroparesis, vision loss, or bowel obstruction.