Medications like Mounjaro (tirzepatide) have become an extremely popular option to manage diabetes and treat obesity. Roughly 1 in 8 Americans have taken Mounjaro or a similar medication to lose weight or regulate their blood sugar. It’s no wonder that so many people have hailed Mounjaro and Ozempic as gamechangers for health and wellness. Chances are you’ve tried these injectable medications yourself or know someone who has.

Yet the success and glowing reports aren’t the whole story. Not everyone has had a positive experience taking Mounjaro. In fact, more and more people have come forward with stories about major side effects and health complications. Some of these patients developed severe and life-threatening gastrointestinal problems even though they followed their doctor’s orders.

If you developed serious gastrointestinal health problems after taking Mounjaro or a similar prescription tirzepatide drug, our lawyers serving Ohio can help you file a lawsuit. The Mounjaro attorneys of Bursor & Fisher, P.A. can discuss your eligibility for compensation in a free case evaluation.


 

About Mounjaro (Tirzepatide)

Mounjaro is the brand name of an injectable tirzepatide medication that was developed to treat type 2 diabetes. Mounjaro patients also lose weight as a result of taking the drug. Mounjaro is manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company.

Mounjaro received FDA approval for managing diabetes in 2022.

Zepbound is another tirzepatide medication manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company. It is prescribed to treat patients with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common obesity comorbidity.

How Do Mounjaro and Other Tirzepatides Work?

Mounjaro is a GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist). GIP and GLP-1 are both naturally occurring hormones that help regulate blood sugar and feelings of satiety.

Tirzepatide injections mimic these two hormones, which leads to better blood sugar levels, slower digestion, and feelings of satiety.

To put this another way, Mounjaro helps lower blood sugar while reducing hunger over the course of the day. Since Mounjaro patients do not feel as hungry as usual, they will consume fewer calories each day on average, which will lead to weight loss over time.

How Are GIP/GLP-1s Different from GLP-1s?

Even though tirzepatide is a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor co-agonist, it essentially functions just like a GLP-1 medication.

Patients who take Mounjaro or a GLP-1 like Ozempic will experience the same benefits: regulation of blood sugar, slowed down digestion, and reduced feelings of hunger throughout the day.

What Drugs Are Similar to Mounjaro?

There are many different brand names for GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 drugs used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity. Despite the numerous brand names, most of the general public uses the word “Ozempic” as a convenient catch-all for these medications. In truth, Ozempic is just one option out there, albeit the one with the most name recognition.

People throughout Ohio may recognize the following brand names of diabetes and weight loss drugs that are similar to Mounjaro:

  • Ozempic (semaglutide from Novo Nordisk)
  • Rybelsus (semaglutide from Novo Nordisk)
  • Wegovy (semaglutide from Novo Nordisk)
  • Zepbound (tirzepatide from Eli Lilly and Company)
  • Saxenda (liraglutide from Novo Nordisk)
  • Victoza (liraglutide from Novo Nordisk)
  • Trulicity (dulaglutide from Eli Lilly and Company)

Bursor & Fisher, P.A. can represent Ohio Mounjaro patients in lawsuits if they took any of the medications listed above and experienced severe complications that affected their gastrointestinal system.

Common Side Effects of Mounjaro

Patients will often experience mild and temporary side effects when using Mounjaro. These minor side effects include:

  • Reduced appetite
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Headaches
  • Dizziness

These minor side effects are most common when patients begin taking Mounjaro injections. The side effects typically subside as the patient gets used to taking the tirzepatide and their body adjusts to the GIP/GLP-1 dosage.

How Long Do These Common Mounjaro Side Effects Last?

Minor Mounjaro side effects are most pronounced in the first two to six weeks of starting tirzepatide treatment. Once this initial month and a half is over, the side effects will usually subside or become more tolerable.

If your Mounjaro side effects do not improve after six weeks or get worse, be sure to contact your doctor as soon as possible. They will let you know what steps to take next.

Serious Health Complications Linked to Mounjaro

Some Mounjaro patients in Ohio have reported having severe side effects and health complications. In addition to an increased risk of pancreatitis and gallstones, tirzepatide patients have also experienced these gastrointestinal problems:

  • Severe and Prolonged Vomiting – While some nausea and vomiting are common while taking a GIP/GLP-1, some Mounjaro patients vomit several times a day for two weeks or more. Prolonged bouts of frequent vomiting can cause severe dehydration, malnutrition, injuries to the esophagus, acidic erosion of the tooth enamel, and tooth loss.
  • Stomach Paralysis (Gastroparesis) – Stomach paralysis is when the nerves and muscles of the stomach fail to move food into the small intestine to continue digestion. If stomach paralysis is not treated, it could contribute to malnutrition, dehydration, the formation of a bezoar (a solid mass in the stomach), and many other medical issues.
  • Intestinal Obstruction – An intestinal obstruction is a blockage in the small intestine or part of the large intestine that prevents food from moving through the gastrointestinal tract. If not treated, intestinal blockages could cause death of the surrounding intestinal tissue and infection of the abdominal cavity (peritonitis).
  • Bowel Obstruction – Bowel obstructions are intestinal blockages affecting the large intestine and colon. Like obstructions of the small intestine, a blocked bowel could cause tissue death, peritonitis, or sepsis without proper medical treatment.

If a Mounjaro patient experiences these gastrointestinal complications, they need to seek immediate medical care and hospitalization.

In extreme cases of intestinal obstruction, the Mounjaro patient may require the use of an ileostomy bag or a colostomy bag for the rest of their life. Furthermore, these GI issues could be fatal if patients do not receive urgent medical attention.

How Common Are These Serious Health Issues from Mounjaro Use?

Thankfully, severe GI complications from using Mounjaro are rare. Many Mounjaro patients do not require emergency treatment to address the side effects they’ve experienced while taking their prescription diabetes medication.

However, there are GIP/GLP-1 patients in Ohio who have experienced severe GI problems from taking drugs like Mounjaro. This even applies to patients who carefully followed their doctor's instructions to the letter.

The attorneys at Bursor & Fisher, P.A. are here to provide legal guidance and support to people who’ve been adversely affected by taking Mounjaro as directed.

Symptoms and Warning Signs of Serious Gastrointestinal Complications

If you are worried that using Mounjaro has caused a serious health problem, there are several common warning signs of severe gastrointestinal issues. These are the most common symptoms of the GI complications we've detailed above:

  • Frequent nausea
  • Excessive vomiting
  • Acid reflux (GERD)
  • Severe abdominal discomfort
  • Bloating or swelling of the abdomen
  • Loss of appetite
  • Lack of bowel movements

What to Do If You Experience Gastrointestinal Complications from Mounjaro Use

If you have experienced any of the GI warning signs that we’ve listed above, seek medical attention ASAP. Do not delay. As we’ve mentioned, severe medical complications that affect the gastrointestinal tract could be fatal if they are not treated immediately.

When you are well enough to do so, we encourage you to speak with our Mounjaro lawsuit lawyers serving Ohio for a free case evaluation.

Can I File a Lawsuit for Gastrointestinal Problems Linked to Mounjaro Use?

Yes, you can potentially file a lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Company if your health or a family member’s health was negatively impacted after taking Mounjaro or Zepbound.

While Eli Lilly and Company has warning labels about the most common side effects of their GIP/GLP-1 medications, the language on these labels may not have provided adequate warnings about serious GI health risks such as stomach paralysis, intestinal blockages, bowel obstruction, or frequent and excessive vomiting.

Had Mounjaro patients been sufficiently warned about the potential dangers of these rare medical complications, they might not have started GIP/GLP-1 injections and instead asked about safer alternatives.

Who Is Eligible to File a Mounjaro Lawsuit in Ohio?

You may qualify for a Mounjaro claim if you were prescribed tirzepatide and suffered serious medical complications that affected your gastrointestinal system as a result.

Keep in mind that a history of certain medical conditions, past surgical procedures, or other health factors could block you from seeking compensation through legal action.

It’s best to speak with our Ohio Mounjaro lawsuit attorneys as soon as possible to get a professional assessment of your eligibility.

Our experienced team of lawyers can review the details of your case, discuss the severity of your medical issues, and determine if you can seek compensation from Eli Lilly and Company in a legal action.

How Much Can I Win If I File a Mounjaro Lawsuit?

The amount secured from a Mounjaro claim will vary from person to person. Many variables need to be considered, so an estimate cannot be provided until our attorneys have an opportunity to evaluate your claim in a free case review.

The total amount of damages you could receive will be unique to your experiences taking Mounjaro, your resulting health problems, the losses you experienced, and the long-term effects the GIP/GLP-1 had on your overall quality of life.

As part of the free case evaluation, our Mounjaro lawsuit attorneys can discuss the physical harm, lasting difficulties, and financial losses you experienced and what that could mean for the total value of your legal claim.

Why Choose Bursor & Fisher, P.A. for Your Mounjaro Lawsuit

The attorneys of Bursor & Fisher, P.A. are nationwide leaders in high-stakes complex litigation. Since 2008, our law firm has secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts in major lawsuits. This includes a $267 million jury verdict against a debt collector who was found to have violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

With law offices in Miami, New York City, and the San Francisco Bay Area, our attorneys have represented more than 160 million people in legal actions—that’s roughly 1 in every 2 Americans.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Mounjaro Attorney?

At Bursor & Fisher, P.A., it costs you nothing upfront to get your case evaluated. In addition to offering free case reviews, our law firm operates on a contingency fee basis. That means you don’t pay our Mounjaro lawyers anything unless and until we win.

Put simply: you pay nothing unless we secure compensation for you.

How Can I Learn More About Filing a Mounjaro Lawsuit?

If you or someone you care about has experienced severe health complications after taking tirzepatide injections, contact our Mounjaro lawyers serving Ohio about filing a lawsuit. Our Mounjaro injury attorneys can determine if you qualify for a lawsuit during a free consultation.

Bursor & Fisher, P.A. is not a medical provider. The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

 

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