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Illinois Man Sues Novo Nordisk Over Wegovy's Vision Risks

5/7/2025

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Kirk Osterman from Illinois is taking legal action against Novo Nordisk, alleging that their weight-loss drug Wegovy led to irreversible vision issues due to poor labeling. This lawsuit comes amid growing alarm over Wegovy's potential side effects, especially after a Harvard study indicated a staggering sevenfold increase in the risk of vision loss linked to a specific condition. Investigations are now in progress.

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Kirk Osterman from Illinois is taking legal action against Novo Nordisk, alleging that their weight-loss drug Wegovy led to irreversible vision issues due to poor labeling. This lawsuit comes amid growing alarm over Wegovy's potential side effects, especially after a Harvard study indicated a staggering sevenfold increase in the risk of vision loss linked to a specific condition. Investigations are now in progress.