Rybelsus® (semaglutide) is a prescription medication approved by the FDA for managing type 2 diabetes in adults. This drug is part of a group called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which work by imitating the incretin hormone GLP-1. This helps to increase insulin release after eating, lower glucagon levels, and slow down the emptying of the stomach, all of which contribute to improved blood sugar levels. Semaglutide helps to reduce appetite by making patients feel fuller, faster.
- Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Rybelsus®, is used off-label for weight loss
- Dosing can be increased based on tolerance and effectiveness
- Semaglutide is used to control high blood sugar with a proper diet and exercise program in people with type 2 diabetes
- Controlling blood sugar helps to prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs and sexual function problems
- Proper control of diabetes may lessen the risk of a heart attack or stroke
- May take several weeks for the medication to reach its full effectiveness
- 3mg initial dose is intended to reduce GI symptoms, it often dose not provide effective glycemic control
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Rybelsus® (Semaglutide) Side Effects
Rybelsus (Semaglutide) side effects may include: diarrhea, constipation, nausea, hypoglycemia, dizziness, pancreatitis, abdominal pain, fast heartbeat.
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