Patients sue GLP-1 makers over sudden loss of vision

Patients are suing major pharmaceutical companies, including Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, claiming that their GLP-1 weight-loss drugs caused sudden vision loss. The patients say the companies did not adequately warn them about the risk of a rare condition that leads to vision loss. One patient, Diane Wirth, lost vision in one eye after taking Wegovy, a GLP-1 drug. The lawsuits are now underway with hundreds of patients involved.

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  1. Sep 21Patients sue GLP-1 makers over sudden loss of vision
  2. Sep 23Only center coverage:Woman details losing vision in 1 eye after taking GLP-1 as hundreds of patients sue drug companies
  3. Sep 23GLP-1 drugmakers are being sued by patients who suddenly lost their vision

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Last development · Sep 23 — GLP-1 drugmakers are being sued by patients who suddenly lost their vision

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PhillyVoiceLean Left· 6d ago

GLP-1 drugmakers are being sued by patients who suddenly lost their vision

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 7d ago

Could GLP-1s be linked to a rare type of vision loss? Here’s what to know.

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KXAN AustinCenter· 4d ago

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FOX 16 Little RockCenter· 7d ago

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CBS 42 BirminghamCenter· 7d ago

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ABC 27 HarrisburgCenter· 7d ago

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News Nation NowCenter· 8d ago

Patients sue GLP-1 makers over sudden loss of vision

Arklatex Home PageCenter· 5d ago

Lawsuits claim popular GLP-1 drugs linked to vision loss

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NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 6d ago

Woman details losing vision in 1 eye after taking GLP-1 as hundreds of patients sue drug companies

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 6d ago

Woman details losing vision in 1 eye after taking GLP-1 as hundreds of patients sue drug companies

NBC New YorkLean Left· 6d ago

Woman details losing vision in 1 eye after taking GLP-1 as hundreds of patients sue drug companies

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Woman details losing vision in 1 eye after taking GLP-1 as hundreds of patients sue drug companies

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Woman details losing vision in 1 eye after taking GLP-1 as hundreds of patients sue drug companies

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Woman details losing vision in 1 eye after taking GLP-1 as hundreds of patients sue drug companies

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 6d ago

Woman details losing vision in 1 eye after taking GLP-1 as hundreds of patients sue drug companies

News Nation NowCenter· 6d ago

Patients claim popular GLP-1 drugs led to permanent vision loss

FOX8 WGHPCenter· 7d ago

Patients sue GLP-1 drug makers over vision loss risk

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Fox NewsRight· 7d ago

Popular weight-loss drugs face numerous lawsuits over rare ‘eye stroke’ linked to vision loss

TownhallRight· 7d ago

Patients Are Suing GLP-1 Manufacturers Alleging Weight-Loss Drugs Cause Rare Type of Vision Loss

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 7d ago

Dozens of people sue GLP-1 drug companies over alleged vision loss

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