Rybelsus for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 4)

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 11, 2021

"I started Rybelsus 3 mg, 7 mg, 14 mg. I was 190 pounds, and I am currently 170 lb. With zero exercise, it is expensive, but I had serious GI issues due to C. diff. I am now eating healthy, eating less, my BM movements are regular. Could not be happier. Yes, there was nausea, but you have to take this pill every morning at the same time on an empty stomach. I take it in the morning before my vitamin drinks and go back to bed for 30 minutes. Best medication ever."

• Dud...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 8, 2024

"Lost too much weight, lost my appetite for food and life, until my diabetic nurse told me to stop the tablet at once. I had to go to A&E with a UTI, but while there they told me to see my GP and get a two-week referral. I looked so ill they thought it was cancer. Thankfully, it was not cancer. I’ve been off Rybelsus for three weeks and I am eating normally and feel much better. I believe in all honesty it would have been a close thing between me and death."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2021

"I was on Metformin and had an A1c of 8. The doctor told me to get off Metformin and gave me a sample of 3 mg Rybelsus and prescribed the 7 mg dose after 1 month. My morning blood sugars with Metformin were 111 to 88. With Rybelsus, my blood sugar in the morning has been 148 to 208! I had diarrhea with Metformin, but that went away with Rybelsus, however, my stomach has become bloated, lots of burping, slightly nauseous, no appetite, a tightness in my chest, and now that I am using the 7 mg dose, I have become exceedingly tired with zero appetite. Today my blood sugar was 177. This is unacceptable. It was way lower with Metformin. I am quitting this. I can't be this tired and feeling so ill. I used to have energy with Metformin, but Rybelsus has completely drained it. I feel the doctor had just been visited by the Big Pharma salesman and gave her the sales pitch, and she started prescribing it. Is she getting a kickback? This Rybelsus is not good and causes cancer."

• Jes...
• January 28, 2021

"I am a 38-year-old woman with lupus and fibromyalgia. I was on Farxiga 5 mg twice daily, and my sugars were crazy, my A1C stayed at a 7.4, and I was always hungry. My doctor put me on Rybelsus 3 mg, I’m on day 12, and I had nausea and bloating if I ate my normal way. If I ate in moderation, I was good. Haven’t seen weight loss yet, but I like how I’m not starving all the time and glad to see the bloating stop and nausea also. Great drug. Exciting to see the results. Oh, and in November, I was at an A1C of 7.4, and now it’s a 6.4."

• tuf...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 6, 2021

"I love my Rybelsus. My numbers are so much better. I can stay in my target zone for the 1st time in years. I'm excited for my next A1C instead of dreading it. No side effects at all except pure joy. 24-year type 2. Metformin and Glipizide. I was in the high 200s to 300s. Not anymore."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 24, 2020

"I am 70 and was diagnosed with type II diabetes about 7 years ago. I have always been on Metformin and have tried medications like Farxiga and Janumet, both of which give me bad leg pains after a while. I started Rybelsus, 3 mg, about 6 weeks ago, and after 3 weeks felt so bad I stopped taking it. The worst feeling was quite bad lower back pain and a sort of fatigue. It was a generally weird feeling of malaise, not just fatigue. So if an introductory dose of just 3 mg is any indication, a stronger dose would be terrible for me. So now I am on the max dosage of Metformin, and my last A1c was 7.6. 7 years ago it was 6.5. I would add that at most I have been about 15 lbs overweight, and there has never been any incidence of diabetes in my family."

• kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2021

"Rybelsus made me really sick. I didn't realize it until a couple of days ago. I thought I had a virus. I was practically leaning on the wall every day, trying to pull myself out of work to the car. Last week, I spent a lunch time lying on my office floor and then just left early. It is more than the nausea, it was fatigue, significant dehydration, confusion, dizziness, headaches... I'm still feeling sick after 2 days of not taking it. I just read that it can take a couple of weeks to get out of your system."

• ASi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2025

"I've been on Rybelsus tablets for 6 weeks now. I felt no difference on the 3 mg, but the 7 mg has given me headaches, bloating, diarrhea, and blurred vision sometimes. However, because it has brought my blood glucose from an average of 14 - 16 mmol in the morning to 9 mmol, the side effects are worth it. I've tried so many medications over the past 15 years, and only insulin and this Rybelsus have ever actually made any real difference. Since moving up to the 7 mg tablets, I have lost 5 pounds in a week, so all in all, this drug has been a Godsend to me. I only wish the tablets tasted better and were smaller to take. They taste vile to me, and I do struggle to swallow them because of their size and mostly because of their taste. So far, I am very pleased to finally have a drug that actually does seem to work. I am so grateful that I am in the UK and I get this medication for free."

• ric...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2021

"I've been on Rybelsus for a little over a month for PCOS and have had an overall positive experience - just started the 7 mg dose. My doctor recommended it since I am at risk for type 2 diabetes (>30 BMI, borderline high fasting glucose with a normal A1C, and signs of insulin resistance from PCOS). I get some pretty extreme nausea whenever I eat junk food (fatty and/or sugary), but otherwise feel good. I'm hoping that the nausea I do get helps instill better long-term eating habits. I've also experienced appetite suppression, which has helped me prioritize proteins and vegetables. I did get alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea when starting this medicine and am expecting that I'll experience the same with the dose increase. I have felt far more energy, and my cravings for junk food have drastically reduced. So far, I've lost slightly more than 10 lbs and am shooting for another 50 to help get my PCOS under control."

• Typ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 5, 2022

"I was on Rybelsus as an add-on for my A1C control. This medication was okay at the 3 mg dose…for 2 weeks. Then when the dose was increased to 7 mg, I was nauseous every day, vomiting 4-5 times per week. I couldn’t eat, the mere thought of food or smell of food made me vomit. I ruined a day of vacation at Disney because I threw up 8 times in a 2-hour time span from this medication. It even began to interfere with my job (I’m a nurse-I can’t be throwing up multiple times a day). My A1C increased from 7.2 to 9.6 while on the medication, and I gained 8 pounds. I stopped taking it while waiting for my appointment with my provider, and I already feel 1,000 times better. I’m glad this medicine has worked for others, but I definitely don’t recommend."

• Sti...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2020

"My doctor had me on another medication, but felt that this would work better for me (I was having success with the other medication). I’ve been on Rybelsus for a little more than two weeks now and I have not experienced any of the side effects. However, I have been eating everything in sight and have gained weight. I’m feeling hungry and snacking more. My previous medication suppressed my appetite and I felt full and satisfied after eating. I think my medication was changed because it was new, and the doctor could make a few extra bucks prescribing it."

• Lyn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 18, 2021

"I took 3 mg for 2 months and then started the 7 mg. The 3 mg I had heartburn, nausea, some diarrhea. Was uncomfortable but doable. But once on 7 mg, I had the same symptoms plus vomiting, constipation to the point of hemorrhoids, and severe heartburn to the point I almost went to the ER. I got out the label on this medicine, Rybelsus, and relooked up side effects symptoms on the computer. I immediately stopped on my own, messaging my doctor. Within 2 days, I felt so much better. This medicine is costly too, luckily I had insurance because I will not use this and it had to be disposed of. $ wasted."

• Her...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2021

"Was on 3 mg Rybelsus for a month. Nauseous all the time. After a month, went on to 7 mg for a month. Nauseous all the time. After a month, moved on to 14 mg. Nauseous all the time... This drug is awful."

• Rox...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 16, 2024

"User, I followed the prescribed regimen of 3mg daily for two months, taking the pill with minimal water between 5 and 8 AM. However, I experienced persistent nausea, burping with a peculiar taste, and a sharp decline in appetite, particularly for sweets. I lost around 10-12 lbs and struggled to drink water, feeling as if my throat was constricted at times. This led to dehydration and widespread body cramps. Trying Gatorade alleviated the issue temporarily, but the discomfort persisted. Upgrading to 7mg exacerbated the symptoms, causing extreme fatigue, body aches, and lightheadedness. I stopped three pills short of completing the 30-day dose to restore my well-being. In total, I've shed 19 lbs."

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2023

"I started with the 3 mg. Within a week, my bowel movements became loose. Other than that, it was fine. Started the 7 mg after a month. Within a week, I was nauseated constantly, along with diarrhea. The nausea got worse, and diarrhea continued. At three weeks, I had to stop taking it. The very next day, nausea stopped, and I have normal bowel movements again. I do not recommend this medication. Also, vomiting was a relief a few times."

• Mik...
• July 10, 2021

"Well, I am on month 2 of Rybelsus and on the 2nd week of 7 mg. I posted my experience last month as well. I am 20 lbs overweight and pre-diabetic for many years. Diabetes runs in my family. I am 60 years old, active, and healthy otherwise. Unfortunately, I do not experience much of anything toward my goal of weight loss. I am slightly nauseous at times. I am constipated. I am not on any other diabetic medication. I weigh 1 lb less, but this could be attributed to a margin of error. I am planning to continue using this medication and see what happens once I am on 14 mg. Considering all the potential serious side effects (thyroid cancer, pancreatitis, and more), this needs to give anyone better results. I believe that people respond differently to everything, so great for those who do well on Rybelsus. See you next time with better news. Stay safe."

• Kan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2021

"My blood sugar was always in the 200-300s. Now it’s been at 130. Very good. I don’t eat as much anymore. Don’t crave any junk food like I used to before. I am losing weight. I’m shocked, first thing that has ever helped me. The downfall for me is I can’t use the restroom. I already have issues with that, and it’s gotten way worse. Also, I wanted to know, has it made anyone else’s sex drive go downhill? I used to be all into it, and now I’m like ehh. It’s pretty sad."

• caz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2023

"I have been on the 3 mg dose and felt a bit nauseous and had a sore stomach, but it was manageable. Now going on to the 7 mg, but I am on a low GI diet as well, and this combination has helped bring my blood sugar levels down. I have problems with food addiction, and the drug helps curb the cravings by lowering my appetite. So far, I only have positive feedback about Rybelsus."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2023

"Took 3.5 mg for one month, increased to 7 mg for 2 nights before getting nauseous and experiencing drastic muscle weakness. Hopefully, the muscle weakness will improve soon - I can barely open a water bottle today. It was successful for weight loss in that time. I'd rather open my own water bottle though."

• DLy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2022

"Have been taking the low dosage for 2 weeks now. I have no appetite and have dropped about 7 lbs during that time. The problem is constant GI pain. No nausea, just never-ending constipation and gut pain. I am taking myself off this until I can find an alternative. The weight loss is nice, but the pain just isn’t worth it."

• edw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2025

"Insurance is Medicare Advantage AARP United Health. The 1st 3-month supply was $130. The 2nd 3-month supply was $450. I expect the medication will not be affordable for the future. There was no advantage in the first 3 months taking the 3 mg dosage. A1C is 7.4% from 7.6%. Now taking the 7 mg dosage; waiting for my next doctor evaluation on Feb. 26, 2025. I get frequent headaches, dizziness, upset stomach, bloated feeling, and sleepy/low energy levels. No weight loss."

• NDH...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2022

"It is 11 pm right now, and I should be sleeping, so I can go to work in the morning. Instead, I am here, trying to see if anyone else has anxiety and the feeling of a lump in their throat. Today is my second day taking Rybelsus (3 mg) for weight management. I had 2 anxiety attacks yesterday and 4 today. The feeling of a lump in my throat makes me go down a rabbit hole and consequently, I have anxiety/panic attacks. Will this feeling of having a lump in my throat go away? Further, will the anxiety/panic attacks abate? I truly hope these things go away. I don't know if I can recommend this medication at this point."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2025

"I have Type 2 diabetes. I have been on this medication for about 5 months and have had significant improvement in my A1C. I started at 7.2 with an average blood sugar of 147. After 3 months, my doctor was well pleased my A1C had dropped to 5.2 and average BS 116."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2025

"I have type 2 diabetes. I have been on this medication for about 5 months and have had significant improvement in my A1C. I started at 7.2 with an average blood sugar of 147. After 3 months, my doctor was well pleased my A1C had dropped to 5.2 and average BS 116. I do have a slight issue of dizziness when standing up. Not sure if the cause could be blood sugar drops. I have a family history of diabetes and understand the damage it does to your body. I was on metformin for years and my A1C was never below 6.2. I stopped taking it after reading such bad reviews and would never take it again. I have been able to mostly control my levels with diet and moderate exercise by staying active. Currently 71 and have developed a huge sweet tooth. Sugar level was in the high 140s, so I knew I had to do something. My age goal is 110, lol, so time to get healthier. I have lost about 10 pounds in a good way. My decreased appetite has helped me control the food binges."

• Qui...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2021

"I have been taking 3 mg for almost a month now and not really any symptoms. I think I got nauseous one time, and that was it. I also take a vitamin D twice a week with it and have been fine. I was given the medication due to having high insulin and weight loss and will start 7 mg next week. Can’t wait to see how that goes."