Drugmakers sued over gastrointestinal side effects of diabetes meds used off-label for weight loss

A lawsuit alleges the drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro can cause severe stomach issues like gastroparesis.
A Louisiana woman claims she experienced vomiting, stomach pain, and tooth loss after taking the medications.
The lawsuit accuses Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly of failing to adequately warn about the risks.
The drugs' labels list gastrointestinal problems as potential side effects.
Doctors have warned about possible misuse and lack of long-term data on the drugs prescribed off-label for weight loss.