Rybelsus User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I started with the 3mg. Within a week my bowel movements became loose. Other than that it was fine. Started the 7mg 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."

• Michele
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 5, 2022

For Diabetes, Type 2 "My first 30 days at 3 mg weren't bad. I enjoyed not feeling hungry and only experienced mild diarrhea after eating occasionally, though it wasn't triggered by specific foods, so I always needed a bathroom plan. In my last week of Month 1 on the 7mg I had watery diarrhea with nausea for 24 hour periods, 3 times in 10 days. I vomited one of those days. I haven't had my bloodwork checked and I know I lost weight, but I also lost more than 3 days of my life sitting on a toilet. I ate nothing that would have triggered these episodes. Rybelsis has done one good thing - inspired my butt to get serious about my health without drugs."

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I used for an 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 of the people unless you starve your self. You retain fluids also."

• Anonymous
• March 26, 2022

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Beware. My doctor had me transition to 7mg after only being on the 3mg for two weeks. I could not stop vomiting after taking the pills for 5 days. I lost a ton of weight but ended up in the hospital getting my gall bladder removed and not eating for two weeks."

• Quin
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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 7mg next week. Can’t wait to see how that goes."

• kitten
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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 laying 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 not taking it. I just read that it can take a couple of weeks to get out of your system."

• Laura
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2024

For Diabetes, Type 2 "After two days, I feel very happy because I didn’t feel hungry. Every time I ate, I enjoy each piece of food with delight. I used to be anxious every time I eat. Now I do not have anxious hunger, I ate a few pieces and I feel satisfied. I lost 10 pounds in two months. My sugar level is normal now."

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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."

• britt
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Stay away!!! I’ve been taking Rybelsus for 1 week and in that week I’ve stayed extremely hungry, gained 4 pounds, increased agitation, numbness in feet, muscle pain and cramping. I contacted my doctor and she said to discontinue use of this medication and to start back on my metformin."

• Kandace
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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 use 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, & it’s gotten way worse. Also I wanted to know has it made anyone else sex drive go down hill? I use to be all into it, & now I’m like ehh. It’s pretty sad."

• Daisy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 5, 2024

"I've now been on this medication for 1 year. (Please see my previous review, the top-rated one.) I have lost 56 lbs. I currently take 14 mg. 3 mg per week. In week 3, I felt a bit headache and sick, so sometimes I missed a day. That really helped. After about 4 months, I went up to 7 mg. I had similar side effects in week 3 with this mg, so I would just miss a pill if I felt dodgy. Don't be so fast to jump up the ranks for weight loss. You want to maximize each mg as once you get to 14 mg and it stops working, there's no higher dose and it's the end of the road. For me, it's been an amazing pill. I used to binge drink once or twice a week. This pill has put me off alcohol. I hardly drink now. Bonus!"

• Rybel...
• May 20, 2024

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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."

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I was on Rybelsus as an add on for my A1C control. This medication was ok at the 3mg dose…for 2 weeks. Then when the dose was increased to 7mg, 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 1000 times better. I’m glad this medicine has worked for others, but I definitely don’t recommend."

• David
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 23, 2024

"I started using Rybelsus in October of 2023. My starting dosage was 3 mg, and then raised to 7 mg about 4 months later. I have encountered redness, hives, and itching on my calves, scaly skin, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, cramping, and dizziness. Most of those symptoms have gone away. I take it each morning alone and do not take anything else for at least 30 minutes. When I get to work, an hour later, I take my heart and blood pressure medicine (for Afib). I gained a lot of weight for multiple reasons. The main reason was because of depression and chronic back disease. I just had lower back fusion, which has stopped my back pain. This means I can exercise now without severe pain. The good news: since I have been taking Rybelsus, I have lost 70 pounds. I now weigh 330, and by January 1, 2025, I want to be 299. It works, but does have side effects. The key is using it as directed and learning to eat smaller, healthier food portions."

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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."

• Susie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2020

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have only been on Rybelsus 3mg 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 3mg, I am going to ask my Doctor to increase this medicine to 7mg and I hope this will eliminate the constant cravings. I really want this medication to work and get my A1C under 7."

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Started with Rybelsus 3mg and had mild nausea, then the Dr moved me up 7mg after 30 days and I lost 10lbs. Still feel nauseated from time to time, definitely a change in my appetite. I walk 2 miles a day and 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 happen to Senior discounts? Where are some coupons? Money vs health ??"

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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 (3mg), 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."

• DLynn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2022

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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."

• Hopeful
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2022

"I've been on rybelsus for ~6 weeks now, and am up to the 7mg dose. I was placed on it to help lose PCOS induced weight gain. It took about a month to get used to (minor vomiting, nausea, constipation and diarrhea during the adjustment. I've lost almost 15lbs, my anxiety levels have plummeted and my skin is the clearest it's been in ages. I no longer have sugar or processed carb cravings, which I think is helping all of this. I'm lucky that my insurance is fully covering the med since it is pricey."

• Tom
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2023

"Like myself, I ballooned up to 345 lbs and the doc made it clear my blood work was unacceptable for a 42-year-old (A1C was 6.4, fatty liver diagnosis via liver enzymes and ultrasound, borderline cholesterol). I've been on the drug for 2 months (3mg then 7, now 14). So far, so good. A1C is down to 5.5. Lost 25 lbs. Cholesterol and liver enzymes are back to normal. The drug gives me control over my appetite, but I still have to force myself to walk at least 5 miles a day and lift weights. The only thing that’s rough on it for me is the hangover after my monthly drinking session (purposefully put myself on once a month). Even after 4-6 drinks, I feel awful the next morning. The symptoms others mentioned were there for me but manageable with some planning (e.g., I eat prunes every day to force regular BMs and I drink 2 gallons or so of water a day, which I’ll add crystal light to once I cannot stand the lack of taste). Overall, the drug has been good."

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

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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 7mg 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 lead to a weight loss of almost 20 lbs. So far, very happy with the results."

• Denise
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 2 "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."

• Ron
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2024

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I was on it for 3 months and it was working well. Problem is, they need to take it off the weight loss list because Medicaid won't cover it and my prescription has been denied twice because of that. Medicaid says it does cover it if you have type 2 diabetes, which I have, but because it is also on the weight loss drug list they won't cover it even when I show proof that I have Diabetes."

• Mikilol
• July 10, 2021

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Well I am on month 2 of Rybelsus and on 2nd week of 7 mg. I posted my experience last month, as well. I am 20 lbs overweight and pre-diabetic for many years. Diabetic runs in my family. I am 60 years old, active and healthy otherwise. Unfortunately, I do not experience much of anything towards 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 margin of errors. 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 to those who do well on Rybelsus. See you next time with better news. Stay safe."