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Weight loss drugs allegedly landed this woman in the hospital, prompting lawsuit about drug label warnings
Millions of Americans have turned to prescription medications to lose weight and treat diabetes. But do drug labels warn enough about potential side effects?
Juanita Gantt was prescribed both Wegovy and Ozempic. She later needed emergency surgery — and now she’s suing.
Gantt told CBS News she always struggled with her weight, weighing 242 pounds at age 62 despite trying various diets.
“Diabetes is rampant in my family, and I knew that that all plays with weight,” she said. “I almost felt defeated and humiliated. I mean, why couldn’t I lose this weight?”
Because of her diabetes risk, her doctor agreed she was a good candidate and prescribed her Wegovy and later Ozempic, both GLP-1 drugs made by Novo Nordisk.
“I was feeling fine. I enjoyed the days that I didn’t have to worry about my appetite. I didn’t have cravings. I just felt like I was doing something positive for myself,” Gantt said.
Several months later, in October 2023, Gantt’s husband found her on the floor unconscious.
“I had no idea what had happened to me,” she said.
Doctors found parts of her large intestine had died and needed to be removed. While recovering from surgery, she went into cardiac arrest, prompting the hospital to call her daughter to warn that her mother could die.
“Breaks my heart that my daughter got that phone call,” Gantt said, holding back tears. “Horrible.”
With her colon gone, Gantt now lives with an ileostomy bag attached to her abdomen at all times to collect waste.
“I had no warning that this was even a possibility,” she said.
She’s now suing prescription drugmaker Novo Nordisk, claiming its drug labels do not adequately warn patients and doctors about potentially serious side effects, including gastroparesis or stomach paralysis, and bowel obstruction.
“It’s put a lot of resources into marketing the drug, hundreds of millions of dollars to expand the market get new patients for the drug, but it hasn’t spent that money on warning patients the risk of gastroparesis, ileus, small bowel obstruction, and the fact that these injuries can be severe, even if it’s in a rare case,” said Gantt’s attorney, Parvin Aminolroaya.
In a statement to CBS News about this lawsuit and others against it, Novo Nordisk said in part, “The known risks and benefits of semaglutide and liraglutide medicines are described in their FDA-approved product labeling.” The company wrote that “the allegations in the lawsuits are without merit” and said it intends to “vigorously defend against these claims.”
Novo Nordisk also said semaglutide, the drug sold under the Ozempic and Wegovy brand names, has been extensively examined in robust clinical development programs and large real world evidence studies.
The company did not address CBS News’ questions about the specific conditions that Gantt experienced. It previously said in court documents that gastrointestinal symptoms are known and labeled side effects.
About 15 million U.S. adults say they’ve used injectable prescription drugs to reduce their body weight, according to Gallup. And while some say these GLP-1 drugs, better known by brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy, can have serious negative health effects including nausea and vomiting, many doctors do regard the drugs as key tools for patients.
Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, said they are “game changers in many ways.”
“Not only are they helping people lose weight control their diabetes, but we’re seeing improvement in many medical conditions which are related to being obese or overweight. But at the same time, patients do need to be aware that there are risks,” she said. “Those are not necessarily risks that are outweighed by the benefits in every situation.”
A study published in October found a higher risk of bowel obstruction and stomach paralysis for patients taking certain GLP-1 drugs for weight loss when compared with another weight loss drug combination, though those complications were relatively rare.
“It’s really important for patients to kind of put that into context, that their individual risk may potentially be low, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen to them,” study co-author Dr. Mohit Sodhi said.
Gantt said she wants others to know about her experience.
“It just should not have happened to me. If it happened to me, it could happen to you,” she said.
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How to watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Jets NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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It will be the Indianapolis Colts versus the New York Jets in a game at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey today. The Colts, coming into the game with a record of 4-6, will be aiming to break a three-game losing streak. The Jets, meanwhile, have only won three of their first 10 games this season, the latest loss coming against the Arizona Cardinals on November 10.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Jets game today, even if you don’t have cable.
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How and when to watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Jets game today
The Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Jets game will be played on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The NFL football game will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Jets game without cable
While CBS is available with many basic cable packages, you’ll have other viewing options, too. Whether you have cable or have completely cut the cord, the game will be available in a variety of other ways. Just understand that the below streaming options will require the use of an internet provider:
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With Paramount+ you’ll have multiple viewing options to choose from. You can catch NFL games on the Paramount+ Essential tier for just $7.99 each month or you can watch college football with a Paramount+ with Showtime subscription for $12.99 monthly. In addition to live streams of NFL games airing on CBS, you’ll get to watch additional live sporting events including NCAA college football, PGA Tour golf, soccer and more.
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Amazon Prime Video: Add Paramount+ to your existing subscription
Already have an Amazon Prime Video account? Simply add Paramount+ to your current subscription to watch all the CBS-aired NFL games in addition to Paramount+ originals. The same prices from above apply, depending on which tier you choose. Not sure which is best for you? Don’t worry. Both options come with a free seven-day trial that can help you decide.
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Fubo: Watch the Colts-Jets game for free
Looking for an inexpensive way to watch football? Fubo could be the best way to do so. The live TV streamer is currently offering a seven-day free trial and $30 off of your first month’s subscription. Once subscribed, you’ll gain access to all of their live sporting events immediately. And there will be a lot to choose from. Not only does Fubo come with access to NFL games airing on your local CBS channel, it also includes Fox Sunday NFC games, “Sunday Night Football” on NBC, “Monday Night Football” on ABC and ESPN and all of the games that air on the NFL Network. So don’t wait.
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How to watch the Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Green Bay Packers will be facing off with the Chicago Bears today. With a 6-3 record, the Packers have had a solid season overall so far this year, but are coming off of a tough 24-14 loss in last week’s game against the Detroit Lions. The Packers will be looking to recover with a win against the Bears, who have had a tough season so far with a 5-4 record and a three-game losing streak, including last week’s 19-3 loss against the New England Patriots.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears
The Packers vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears game without cable
You can watch Fox through several streaming services if it’s not included in your cable package or if you don’t have cable. All you need is an internet connection and the top options outlined below.
Fubo, a contract-free live TV streaming service offering comprehensive sports coverage, gives you an easy, user-friendly way to watch NFL games on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, plus NCAA football channels. The Pro tier includes 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, while the Elite with Sports Plus tier adds NFL RedZone and 4K resolution. New subscribers get a seven-day free trial and all plans allow streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously.
One of the most cost-effective ways to watch major sporting events is through a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier ($60/month, currently half-off first month at $30), which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games, and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
You can watch NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
If you want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone, the NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.
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How to watch the Los Angeles Rams vs. New England Patriots NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Los Angeles Rams are taking on the New England Patriots today. After pulling off a three-game win streak, the Rams will be trying to recover following last week’s 23-15 loss against the Miami Dolphins. The Patriots, who are 3-7 so far this season, will be looking to keep the momentum going after last Sunday’s impressive 19-3 win against the Bears.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Los Angeles Rams vs. New England Patriots game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Los Angeles Rams vs. New England Patriots
The Rams vs. Packers game will be played on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Los Angeles Rams vs. New England Patriots game without cable
You can watch Fox through several streaming services even if you don’t have cable. All you need is an internet connection and the top options outlined below.
Fubo, a contract-free live TV streaming service offering comprehensive sports coverage, gives you an easy, user-friendly way to watch NFL games on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, plus NCAA football channels. The Pro tier includes 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, while the Elite with Sports Plus tier adds NFL RedZone and 4K resolution. New subscribers get a seven-day free trial and all plans allow streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously.
One of the most cost-effective ways to watch major sporting events is through a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games, and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
You can watch NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
If you want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone, the NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.
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How to watch the Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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How to watch the Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more