Ozempic and Wegovy Causing Stomach Paralysis? Explained by Endocrinologist

Recent news discussing Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) causing stomach paralysis in a few people. GLP-1 receptor agonist medications, like semaglutide, have long been known to slow down the rate at which the stomach empties food, known as delayed gastric emptying. Severe delay of stomach emptying, known as gastroparesis, as reported in the news article, seems to be a rare side effect.