Rybelsus for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 5)

• Den...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2021

"Had to stop taking 7 mg after 10 days. I tried to stick it out as I had hoped my body would adapt. I first started on 3 mg and was able to tolerate, no problem. When I started on 7 mg I noticed my appetite was gone right away. I'm overweight (maybe 30 pounds), so I was happy about that. I was also nauseous and dizzy. I even threw up with blood one morning. I've only been able to eat crackers and very bland things. After 10 days, I gave up. Now I've been off the 7 mg for 4 days and am still so nauseous and weak. I can't wait for this feeling to be gone. Hoping there is no permanent damage to anything in my body. So sad that I didn't have the great experiences so many people have written about."

• Ram...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 26, 2021

"I used it for almost a year, will never go for it again. It slows down stomach emptying and later the whole GI, slows down almost every organ. Takes longer to show its effect, and Hgb A1c stays higher for most people unless you starve yourself. You retain fluids also."

• Wor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2022

"I was initially hesitant to try this drug, but after taking it every other day for the first month, I started taking it daily once I started the 7 mg, and it has worked wonders for my A1C. It went from a high of 6.8 to 5.7 in a couple of months. My glucose number was 83. First time it was under 100 on my blood test. Although I did experience some nausea at first, that seemed to go away. I always try to eat something 30 to 45 minutes after taking my dose in the morning. Food portions are very small, which has led to a weight loss of almost 20 lbs. So far, very happy with the results."

• Ryb...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 11, 2024

"I was fine on 3 and 7 mg, but the 14 has made me feel ill for the last 3 days. Today I am throwing up and so sick. Can't keep my sugar up. It is going down, and I am too sick to eat. Have had to eat molasses, drink Pepsi to keep it up to 70. Very constipated with it and have the hiccups all the time. Blood pressure has been low too. Won't be taking any more 14 mg, but I will try to go back to 7."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 21, 2022

"I was on 3 mg for 3 months, tolerated great. Once I went to 7 mg, I thought I’m going crazy. Vomiting, constant brain fog, lightheaded, increased anxiety, food went through me, and my stools were like water... Horrible. I’m getting off of this medicine."

• Gre...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 26, 2022

"I was doing well on Rybelsus for about a year. I started to develop left side pains, which my provider did labs to make sure I didn't have pancreatitis. All was normal. I had to see GI, who did a CT and ended up with a small bowel obstruction. The surgeon recommended I stop the Rybelsus until everything resolved. I had quit for two months, and the side pain was fine, and my gastro issues were normal again. I restarted the Rybelsus and ended up with the same issues all over again. I don't find it to be a coincidence. It stinks because the Rybelsus does work, but I will no longer be able to take it. I'll continue dieting and exercising and hope for the best."

• GEL...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2024

"Find it difficult to take as it makes me quite nauseous. I have been taking it at 12 noon one hour before my lunch. I started off taking it at 3 a.m. when I usually awaken for a visit to the loo, and this lowered my blood glucose very well in the early morning, but then I was not getting enough sleep. However, I could not cope with the side effects and stopped taking it. Since reintroducing it, my morning glucose readings have been in the region of 12-15 mmol/l, which is not great. However, I am on 7mg of Rybelsus. I cannot drink more than 2 glasses of wine, which is good. Also, it has reduced my appetite substantially, which is also good, and I lost 3 kg in weight when I started taking it."

• pai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2021

"This med seems to be working very well on my blood sugars (BPS). I am now on the third week of the 14 mg. My question is, has it given anyone moderate to severe body aches and pain? Just trying to rule out some reasons for the pains I am experiencing. I definitely would give it a 10 for reducing the FBS, however, putting in consideration the possible pain being caused by it, I will give it a 7 star. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks."

• BWo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 24, 2024

"I've been taking Rybelsus for a few years now. I started off with the 7 mg (after the initial 3mg dose the first month) and used in tandem with metformin. My doctor has recently moved me up to the 14 mg tablets and stopped the metformin altogether. I have done well with Rybelsus (my A1C has been under 6 for the most part) and have tolerated it well. It took me that first month on the 3 mg for my body to get used to this med and I almost stopped due to the nausea and stomach up I had, but I powered through and by the time I started my second month using the 7 mg, the stomach issues had disappeared. My only complaint has been the constipation I've suffered from after taking this drug for so long. I simply take stool softeners every night to deal with the problem. All in all, I am happy with Rybelsus and it has worked wonders for me in keeping my blood sugar/A1C low."

• 65...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2022

"Started with Rybelsus 3 mg and had mild nausea, then the doctor moved me up to 7 mg after 30 days, and I lost 10 lbs. Still feel nauseated from time to time, definitely a change in my appetite. I walk 2 miles a day and do sit-ups, but don't really have to, the weight comes off with the meds. After reaching out-of-pocket max with Medicare, the medicine cost $230.00 a month. What happened to senior discounts? Where are some coupons? Money vs. health?"

• Jay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2024

"I've been on Rybelsus now for 4 months. I started on 3mg then upped to 7mg after a month. My blood sugar levels are just starting to come under control from highs of 12 down to around 6.5 - 7.5. I've started noticing some weight loss as my clothes are feeling looser. I know this drug is expensive, but I'm in the UK and don't have to worry about costs as our NHS provides us with all medications for free."

• Que...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2022

"After suffering with this medicine, I decided to stop it. As bad as it was being on it, the past few days without it have been torture. I have missed work and plans because I couldn't leave my bathroom. Diarrhea and abdominal discomfort have hindered me from anything else. I don't know what to eat or when to eat. I have been miserable and can't get a hold of my doctor either. I hope I will feel better in a few more days."

• Sus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2020

"I have only been on Rybelsus 3 mg for two weeks, and I haven't had any nausea at all, the only side effect I have been experiencing is an increased appetite. I can't get enough to eat. I also take Metformin and Glipizide and have never had this type of reaction. Once I finish the 3 mg, I am going to ask my doctor to increase this medicine to 7 mg, and I hope this will eliminate the constant cravings. I really want this medication to work and get my A1C under 7."

• Ryb...
• May 20, 2024

"Ok, this stuff works... maybe too well. I felt like my stomach was full all the time. Eating could bring on nausea (i.e., dry heaves, yuck). There was a surprise with 'Mild depression.' I just don't want to do much of anything. I didn't recognize this for a long while but after I saw a discussion of this on a newscast, bingo, that's me. Constipation... yeah... pretty severe at first but thank God for laxatives."

• Bre...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 7, 2025

"Rybelsus stabilized my blood sugar at near 7.0. I did not really lose weight with it, at least much. The problem is, Rybelsus caused nausea, diarrhea, and continuous gas. My stools were so loose I did not want to do anything outside of the house. I thought another medication was causing this, but when I was taken off Rybelsus for a few days, I felt so much better. Unfortunately, Ozempic causes gastroparesis with me, where I was super constipated, so I am still looking for a diabetic medication. Metformin messes up my stomach. Not sure what to do."

• Sti...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 16, 2024

"I started on Rybelsus 3 mg, after a month, my doctor increased it to 7 mg. Like most people, I had to plan my morning so I had time to take it well before breakfast to lessen the sickness. I had serious nausea, sickness, and weight loss (28 lb), my glucose, kidney function, and cholesterol all improved, and I was very pleased. Two years in, and I had to stop taking it. I had developed piles the size of golf balls (never had those before), my anus and perineum constantly itched, as well as under my breasts and armpits. It was so uncomfortable, driving me mad, so I reduced it back down to 3 mg to see if it eased the symptoms, and it did. I stopped it completely in January, and it has taken until now (August) for the piles and itching to completely go. I have put some of the weight back on, and my glucose levels are up again. There are other medications, but they too have some horrible side effects, just be careful what you start. I am waiting to see what else my doctor can offer with fewer side effects."

• ric...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2024

"It worked great until I ran out and can't afford it; it's between $40 and $100 per month in Europe, but here in the USA/Canada, etc., they're asking for between $850 and $1500 per month... Who can afford that... BS. I hope someone does something to help, but that's not likely... So I'm not taking anything, and metformin gives me so much diarrhea that after 4 years I'm not taking it again... So hopefully, I'll keep on living till 2025 when the price should go down for a few months with my Medicare."

• Geo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2022

"Been on Rybelsus 3 mg for 16 days. Sugars have improved somewhat already, and weight down about 5 pounds, unexpected. BUT, no appetite, stomach feels full all the time, hard to even drink enough water each day because stomach so uncomfortable. Constipation that is not very responsive to Miralax. Cold hands. Some nausea. More heartburn than usual. Increased fatigue. And the worst is: dizziness and/or vertigo and a feeling of weird fullness in my head along with tinnitus. What the heck? Given the high cost, and that I've all these effects even before going on the 7 mg dosage, I don't think it's worth it."

• jea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2024

"I'm disappointed with the lack of weight loss, however, my blood sugar is constantly lower as I'm type 2 diabetic. I need to lose around 6 stone and was hoping this would help. I'm a month into taking it and no weight loss. I was on liraglutide for 5 years, and that didn't affect my weight either. So disappointed. I hope I start to see some loss over the weeks."

• Ryg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 25, 2024

"I have been on Rybelsus 3 mg for 3 months. I am 46 (5'4') with a starting weight of 272 and A1c of 6.9. Now (9 months later) I weigh 255, and my A1c is 5.7. I had been taking Metformin prior to Rybelsus, and it was horrible for my stomach. The first couple of days on Rybelsus, I had few side effects, I had to avoid any fatty foods as they made me nauseous. For the first month, my appetite was small, and I had no desire to eat. After that first month, my appetite was back, and I didn't see the benefits in the drug for weight loss. Also, until diagnosed with diabetes, I was not active at all! I struggled to complete small physical tasks. I began walking 3 to 6 miles, 4 to 6 times a week, which I feel has benefited me along with medications. One huge plus for me taking Rybelsus is that I no longer struggle with my IBS. I have for YEARS (20+). Starting 7 mg this week and hoping it helps curb my appetite more than the 3 mg."

• Ryn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2022

"I started on this medication in December. It immediately lowered my blood sugar, however, it made me very nauseous and have a loss of appetite. It is now February, and I have lost 15 lbs. I still don’t have much of an appetite these days. I find eating very light meals 2x a day helps a lot. Trying to stick with it."

• Mik...
• July 25, 2021

"My last comments were on July 10. I had Rybelsus 3 mg. Now I just finished 7 mg. The med didn’t have any effect on me. Not the 3 mg and not the 7 mg. Tomorrow I will start the 14 mg. Thus far, I did not lose ANY weight. My A1C was, at start, 6.1 and I need to lose about 15-20. No nausea… no lack of appetite… The only side effect is constipation. My eating in general is healthy and controlled. But zero weight loss? Disappointed! I will try the 14 mg and see what happens. Maybe my body needs a “sledgehammer to hit it” to get some results. Lol. Who knows! I really want it to work. I’ll be back to share. Good luck to all. Stay safe."

• kab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2023

"I started with the 3 mg, then 7 mg, and the fireworks started with the 14 mg. I started taking it the Saturday before Easter. The Tuesday after Easter, I started with diarrhea for about a week. My doctor said I may have diverticulitis and gave me an antibiotic. The diarrhea stopped for 2 weeks, then came back with a vengeance, and it brought vomiting and nausea with it. Like clockwork, every 4 days, the diarrhea would kick it off, followed by the nausea, and then the crescendo of puking my guts out. Then repeat 4 days later. I stopped taking it on a Monday, and that Friday got sick again. I read that it could take 4 to 5 weeks to get it out. It’s now 5 days, and I feel good finally. I did work on lowering my A1C, I think. I also changed my diet and started with a lot more exercise, and so far, things are good. I would avoid taking Semaglutide if possible. It didn’t work for me."

• Sue...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2022

"I have only been on Rybelsus for 9 days. It’s horrible! I’m nauseous and dry heaving every morning. And now for the last two mornings, 15 minutes after taking it, my throat is burning. I also have nodules in my thyroid, and this medication is known to cause thyroid nodules and cancer of the thyroid. I don’t know why my doctor thought this medication was good for me. I’m going off."

• Men...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2022

"I've had diabetes for 15 years, and these tablets are the worst thing I've ever taken. I've been on them for weeks because there's an extremely annoying shortage of Ozempic (I don't like needles, but I can't wait to go back to it). I'm constantly nauseous and often vomit randomly. I'm told by my nurse that it's not as effective as Ozempic either. And now I have slight retinopathy, which has never happened in 15 years."