Rybelsus

[Vintagemalt]

Greetings forum readers,
I have recently been changed from Ozempic 0.5mg to Rybelsus. I am still on 7mg raising to 14mg of Rybelsus after a month on 7mg.
Not my choice to change as I have been very well controlled with the Ozempic. I am sure you all know why the medication has been changed.
After the 1st week on the Rybelsus I have been feeling very nauseous and not really wanting to eat much. I am hoping this will recede soon.
Some of the rare symptoms reported on Rybelsus are a real concern A warning alerts patients about drug effects that may be dangerous. Semaglutide, the active drug in Rybelsus, has been shown to cause thyroid cancer in animal studies. Although it also says that it is not known if Rybelsus increases the risk of thyroid cancer in humans.
Further the instruction to take it on an empty stomach in the morning with just a sip of water and nothing else - including other medications - for 30 minutes at least, this is a nuisance.
My personal feeling is that the NHS should be urgently pressuring to get a decent and regular supply of Ozempic. Anybody got any comments?

 

[sjs]

I have taken this for a week, just 3mg but feel horrible and spend a lot of time on the loo. I’ve also seen the warning about contraindications if you have retinopathy which I do, so I will be coming off this medication asap. Not sure what is next..

 

[Lamont D]

My better half has been introduced to this drug. So far no side effects.
But it is a pain to administer.
As she has other morning meds, with memory issues.
Having discussed this with the dsn, and will again in September for a review.
I have no doubt that there will be shortly a more convenient tablet to take.
As with metformin for example, different types to suit us lot.
I have to have my tablets sugar free and lactose free.
Things will change.