From USA TODAY.

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are everywhere — but thousands of users now allege the medications caused severe, life-altering injuries including everything from stomach paralysis and colon ruptures to sudden blindness.

Drugmakers deny the allegations and say the medications are safe when used as directed.

USA TODAY investigative data reporter Austin Fast explains what patients are alleging in court, how widespread GLP-1 use has become and how drug companies like Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are responding.

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