Rybelsus for Diabetes, Type 2 User Reviews (Page 2)

• Psyop
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2020

"Started on Rybelsus 20 days ago after I went in to see my doctor and my A1C was 11, this is while I was also taking pioglidazone and 2000mg metformin. After being on it for only 20 days it has brought my blood sugar average down from 269 to 131. My 14 day glucose is 114, and my 7 day average is down to 109. I am hopeful that my next A1C reading will be 5.6. I did notice a little looser stool when I started it, but nothing worse then when I started Metformin. So far, So good. My only complaint is how expensive it is! I may not be able to continue it because of the cost."

• Ashsc...
• May 12, 2021

"My endocrinologist prescribed this to help with PCOS. I weighed 211lb and started on 3mg and lost 6 lbs while walking for 2 miles a day most days for a month. I was bumped up to 7mg, but insurance wouldn't cover it and I ended up gaining the weight back after trying Victoza and Byetta. My insurance changed and my endocrinologist started me back on it at 7mg since I already had Byetta in my system. During this time, I found out I have Ehlers-Danlos and was recommended to start weight lifting to help strengthen my muscles and lost 13 lbs in a little over a month which I'm sure exercise has helped contribute. My menstrual cycle has been regular and on time for the first time in 4 years. I haven't had any major side effects other than a little nausea when I first take it in the morning and diarrhea, but I had that issue beforehand. I know a lot of people have said the side effects are terrible, but it hasn't been for me and you should certainly give it a try. It's honestly been wonderful."

• Alicat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2020

"I have been exercising, dieting, counting every calorie and weighing food and meal prepping. No weight loss and fasting blood sugar still over 160 after 24 hour fasting. Tried metformin, got diarrhea but no weight loss, no decrease in appetite. I need to lose 30 lbs and have lost 8 by skipping breakfast having lunch a d skipping dinner some days. If I eat before 5pm I don't get reflux and I sleep better. I am having night sweats but I'm 56 so menopausal. I'm not taking hormones. I increased the dose to 7 mg had diarrhea for 3 days, I'm up now to 14mg on an empty stomach. No more diarrhea, and I have energy. I am 142 now and trying to eat healthy but mostly eating no more than the size of my fist and staying as active as I can, I'm feeling cravings go away."

• owlet
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 26, 2021

"I've been on Rybelsus for eight months, and I have lost about 34 lbs. I started on the 3mg dosage, and after two months, moved up to 7mg, where I have stayed. However, one of the major side effects is slowed gastric emptying, which can lead to extreme stomach pain if you make the mistake of eating too much in a day. After a couple of bad episodes, I had an endoscopy, just to be sure nothing else was wrong - but ultimately, my gastroenterologist said that it's just the effect of the Rybelsus."

• L0v3Lf3
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2020

"Second day on Rybelsus 3mg. Was too afraid to try it, but glad I did. No side effects at all except the loss of appetite. I will return and provide an update. I need to lose 60lbs. Have tried Victoza & Invokana and got very sick within the first couple days of taking them so I hope Rybelsus is the answer for me. I exercise and watch my diet, but my glucose levels were still too high."

• SSH
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2020

"I have been on Rybelsus for 2 months, I started on the 3mg and did fine, no side effects and actually felt more awake and focused. Then I went to the 7 mg and was very nauseous and vomited almost nightly. Felt like my food never digested. I apparently am pretty sensitive to this medication and since my blood glucose and A1C have been good I am taking this every other day which has lessened the nausea and discomfort. I have lost 6 lbs in the past month and that has been great cause I needed that. So we will see how this continues but I feel pretty good."

• Bird...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 12, 2020

"Bad news: I started taking the 3mg Rybelsus for 30 days did well. Have been taking the 7 mg for the past 3 weeks and I have had diarrhea, stomach bloating, nausea, and can barely eat anything or drink. Even the smell of food makes me sick. I am extremely exhausted and hate feeling like this. Calling doctor tomorrow. Good news: dropped a1c from 8.4 to 7.3 in 6 weeks and lost 10 pounds, and also cut back in my 24 hr insulin and fast acting due to not eating. —is it really worth it though???"

• George
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2023

"I'm 75, 180 lbs. I was diagnosed with T2D 10 years ago. My A1C was 9.2. I was put on Metformin 2000mg, A1C went down to 6.2 and since then I was swinging between 6.2 and 7.2. I eat lots of carbs and my physical activity is a one-hour walk three times a week. I feel hungry most of the day. My endocrinologist recommended Rybelsus, the family doctor said I shouldn't do it. I decided to go and see what happens. First month: 3mg plus Metformin 2000mg. No change in diet and exercise, lots of carbs. Minor nausea, A1C went down from 6.8 to 5.7, lost 10 lbs., morning sugar down from 135 mg/dl to 105, 2-hour sugar after meals down from 250 to 140. Second month: 7mg pills split in half. Terrible constipation for the first week. Stopped taking pills for 3 days, constipation persists with a lesser extent. Switched back to 3mg. Minor nausea, after a week, constipation almost gone. Weight no longer goes down. A1C went up to 5.9. To be continued..."

• JJano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2021

"This is the first medicine I've used that has actually helped me lost weight. I take a bunch of psych meds that have packed on pounds (Seroquel). I started with the 3mg titrating package and had slight heartburn for a few days. By the end of a month on 3mg I lost ~6lbs. I had slight nausea at first on the 7mg dose (after a month on 3mg) but that faded. Now, after a month on 7mg, I'm down a total of 14lbs total (233 to 219). Before this med I've been trending only upward for the past 4 or 5yrs. I'm super stoked that I might be able to see under 200lb again in a few more months."

• Clarity
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 12, 2020

"I just got my A1C after 3.5 months on Rybelsus (one month at 3 mg and 2.5 at 7 mg), and I’m very excited that it’s dropped from 7.8 to 6.5! I have had some side effects - mainly stomach pain, gas, and occasional constipation-but the results are worth it. I haven’t had any significant weight loss, but my BMI was under 27 to start with, and because we had Thanksgiving recently I normally would have gained a couple of pounds. If you have just started and are having side effects, try to hang in there. The first month was the worst for me."

• Mikilol
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2021

"I am on week 2 with Rybelsus. I started week one with 3mg. No side effects, no weight loss, slight nausea and greater appetite. I need to lose 20 lbs and instead, I am hungry all the time. Called my doctor. He told me to double up on the 3 mg, bringing it up to 6 mg. Still, no side effects, very slight nausea but increased appetite. Ugh! I want it to work so much. I will stick to it and see what happens."

• Bigfe...
• October 7, 2020

"I started taking Rybelsus for weight loss, I was 326lb now that I been on it for a month now, I have lost 8 pounds. I’m 318lb currently, I have had absolutely no side effects, I’m 6’1 22 year old male, I am not sure if that factors into anything. Anyways, tomorrow I’ll be starting to take 7mg, then hopefully next month 14mg, and so on."

• Norma...
• May 23, 2021

"I started taking Rybelsus March 10 or so. I did the 3 mg., the 7 mg. and now am on the 14 mg. I am still very nauseous but I am trying to figure out the best way to take the medicine. I find that I eat half the food I did before. I don't have much of an appetite. What has also helped me (tremendously) is getting a Freestyle Libre - I am able to check my blood sugar throughout the day and can see my peaks during the day. I had not weighed myself until this week, I had lost 6 lbs. I am an avid exerciser but that and the way I have been eating has not helped me lose weight. I am very glad to see that I am losing weight because I have not been able to lose anything despite the exercise. I never knew what diet control was until I got the Freestyle. I can't believe the difference. Can't wait to go back to the doctor and get my A1C. Thanks for sharing."

• rybel...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 20, 2024

"I have been taking Rybelsus for several years now. Before Rybelsus, I was taking Victoza. I have type 2 diabetes and both of these drugs have been complete game changers in my life. My A1c is now below 6 (usually 5.6 or 5.7), my weight is under control, and all my lab results are excellent. But these drugs do cause digestive issues that can be hard to deal with. Intestinal pain (sometimes in the middle of the night), constipation and diarrhea. It's almost like I have IBS and sometimes the side effects are overwhelming for a short amount of time. For me, the positive effects for my health outweigh the side effects."

• Rita
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2020

"For the first three weeks on this drug, I had oscillating constipation and diarrhea. I felt very nauseous and did not want to eat much. After upping the dosage, the digestive problems have decreased, but I still feel nauseous and don't have much of an appetite. I have been on it since November and have lost 16 lbs. with Metformin, diet and exercise."

• mymed
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 17, 2021

"I was started on Rybelsus 3 mg in March and went to 7 mg in April. The first two months were an adjustment. It totally curbed my appetite. I have a feeling of being full most of the time. I have noticed I am eating basically half of what I did before. My A1c went from 7.2 to 5.8 and I have lost a little over 20 pounds. Even with insurance it is a little expensive but then I found the manufacturer coupon on the Rybelsus website and that helps tremendously. So far I am very happy with this medication."

• Chalky
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2020

"I am on On the 23rd day of the 3mg dosage. Looks like most of the reviews have the same common denominator; nausea, bloating, diarrhea and I’m about to add myself to the list with those same side effects. I’ve lost a few pounds and my glucose numbers are dropping. I don’t like being too nauseous to want to eat but underneath I feel very hungry. I’m hoping this will resolve itself and maybe it’s just an adjustment. Otherwise, I might have to rethink this."

• Jerry
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2023

"It was a disaster for me. My A1C used to stay between 7.5 to 8.5, and morning fasting readings were high like 130 to 160. Increasing Glimepiride from 4mg up to 8mg didn't work. My doctor started me with 3 mg/day on Rybelsus. It caused constipation, upset stomach, and a lot of burping. But morning fasting readings came down around 100, so I was tempted to try it out. so after finishing the 3mg dose for 30 days, I started taking 7 mg/day. My symptoms worsened, constipation, loss of appetite, noisy stomach and lots of burping, GERD, and weight loss from 152 lbs, I was down to 139 lbs. In just about a couple of months. I could not afford to lose any more weight. Also, saw some foamy urine indicating it was affecting my Kidney function too. I stopped taking Rybelsus under my doctor's advice, and since then the constipation is gone, the burping is gone, the appetite is good, and life seems back to normal. I still need to check on my Kidneys for any issues since foamy urine is still there. The last A1C was 7.9."

• Still...
• 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 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."

• Lir
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2020

"Unfortunately I had serious issues with this medication Rybelsus. If you have any gastro disease please do not take it. It started ok but initially I developed symptoms : sore throat, trouble swallowing, burning, tight chest, nose bleeds, I felt like my breathing tract was on fire. I have hiatal hernia and unfortunately the amount of acid reflux due to this medication was beyond anything I could tolerated. I tried for 48 till I broke and stopped. All symptoms went away after."

• Carna...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2022

"Using Rybelsius was a nightmare for me. I have insulin resistance, and my doctor wanted to bring my A1C down below 6. First, it caused me to GAIN 10 lbs while I was on the 3mg. I thought once I started the 7mg, the weight would finally start to come off. Nope. If that wasn't bad enough, I was lucky enough to experience one of the rare side effects...nerve damage. My left leg started feeling like I had sciatica. It got a lot worse from there. Nerve damage not only affects the damaged area but your brain as well. It took about 4 months before I began to feel normal. I had quit the Rybelsius as soon as I realized what was happening to me. My annual family vacation was ruined. I had an extra 10 lbs on me. I couldn't drive for a couple of months, and my brain was seriously affected. Oh yeah, and nerve damage is like pain I never felt before, and I've given birth twice. I'm glad for the folks helped by this. It sure didn't work out for me."

• Talia
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 9, 2020

"I’ve been on Rybelsus for 7 months, my starting dose was 3 mg then to 7 mg. After taking 7mg for 4 months my blood sugar began rising higher. I was following a proper diet so not sure why this happened. Then went to 14 mg and my blood sugars did great again for 3-4 months and did great but now blood sugar is rising. Had nauseousness so bad at start of each new dose increase, my Dr gave me nausea medication that helped. I’ve lost 30#. Afraid at this point I’ll have to stop & go to insulin. My A1C has gone down but not enough. Disappointed. Wish Rybelsus would continue to work for me."

• Herb
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2020

"I started Rybelsus 3mg a week ago. Started out ok but man oh man I am feeling nauseous as anything now. Hopefully it goes away. I am actually scared that I need to move up to 7mg......................"

• TN mom
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2020

"I've been taking Rybelsus, along with metformin and Farxiga, for over 3 months. I had some minor diarrhea/constipation with the 3 mg that worked itself out quickly but I lost over 5lbs and A1C went down over 1pt (8.3 to 7.2). Just started the 7mg dose 5 days ago. So far the diarrhea is a lot worse and I'm having a lot of dizziness/nausea/fatigue/headaches but I'm hoping it'll stop soon. I seem to start feeling worse about 5-6hrs after taking the pill, so I'm sick in bed for hours in the afternoon and evening lately. Not good, as I'm a disabled housewife with two special needs adult children who depend on me. Not sure how someone who works a 9 to 5 job would be able to handle this transition period. If it doesn't sort itself out within a couple of weeks, I'll call my doctor. One tip, keep some saltine crackers and eat a few every hour or so. I know, against diabetic diet, but that and plenty of water helps the nausea."

• jeanj...
• 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."