On September 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration added ileus—which can result in intestinal blockage—as a possible adverse event to the Ozempic label. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via ...

Learn how small bowel obstruction develops, warning signs to watch for, and proven methods to prevent serious complications.

Ozempic mimicks natural hormone GLP-1, which slows down the passage of food through the stomach and intestines. But issues arise if the medication slows the intestines too much.

The FDA is updating Ozempic's warning label to acknowledge reports of bowel obstruction associated with semaglutide-based medications ...