Rybelsus question

[Maggie75]

Hi everyone,

I'm T2, just started on Rybelsus 3 days ago and have a question about side effects with this for anyone taking it, today the side effects have been awful with this, excruciatingly painful headache with some dizziness, feeling like my breathing has gone a bit haywire, I do have anxiety though so that could be the cause of that one. Also my vision seems a lot more blurry and I feel as though my eyes are half closed, that's been happening since I started this medication on Thursday.

I don't know if these are normal side effects for this, all the listed side effects seem to be more stomach related and the really serious ones like gall bladder issues and pancreatitis. Unfortunately my body does not respond at all well to these diabetes meds, Metformin was horrendous for me with stomach problems, feel like maybe I'm destined to just take Alogliptin (the only medication not to seem to have horrible side effects for me) and sticking to a low carb diet with a little exercise.

If anyone has any experience with Rybelsus, Rachox I know you've given me great advice about this already, can you advise if you've experienced this. At this point I don't think I'm very confident about taking any more of this, really thought it might help with my blood sugars and also with losing the weight I need to lose but these side effects have thrown me. Thanks for any advice on this.

Maggie

 

[Rachox]

Hi @Maggie75 , yes we’ve spoken about Rybelsus before. Although I do take it I have never had any side effects so not the best person to talk about how it’s affecting you. The problems you are getting sound very troublesome. The only thing I can suggest now it’s the weekend is to ring 111 for advice.

 

[Rachox]

Just another thought, have you started on the small what I call ‘loading dose’ of 3mg? If you have been started on 7mg I beliege that is incorrect, I know someone else on the forum was prescribed the 7mg ones to start with and had to get the prescription changed to 3mg.

 

[Maggie75]

Thanks for your reply, yes I'm on 3mg of the Rybelsus, the headache thankfully seems to be easing a little but that was a little scary today. Think I'll hold off on taking any more of the tablets until I speak to my GP on Tuesday, I already have an appt so may as well check with him. Honestly think I may have to ramp up the low carb though and just have patience with the weight loss. Thanks again.

Maggie