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EspañolRybelsus overview
BRAND NAMES:
Rybelsus
Generic Names:
Rybelsus
Uses:
Treats type 2 diabetes.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antidiabetic
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does Rybelsus come in
Tablet
What are common Rybelsus doses?
Box 30 Tablets
Common Rybelsus prescriptions
Rybelsus
30 tablets boxRybelsus
14mg tabletRybelsus
3mg tabletRybelsus
7mg tablet
How to take Rybelsus
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Take this medicine at least 30 minutes before the first food, drink, or other oral medicines of the day with a sip of plain water only (no more than 4 ounces).
Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: Skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Store the tablet in its original blister card.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Take this medicine at least 30 minutes before the first food, drink, or other oral medicines of the day with a sip of plain water only (no more than 4 ounces).
Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: Skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Store the tablet in its original blister card.
Rybelsus contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to semaglutide, or if you have multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) or if you or anyone in your family has had medullary thyroid cancer.
Rybelsus warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Do not use this medicine for at least 2 months before you plan to become pregnant.
Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, pancreas problems, or a history of diabetic retinopathy.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of thyroid tumorPancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), when used with other diabetes medicineKidney problems
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Rybelsus interactions
Some medicines can affect how semaglutide works. Tell your doctor if you are using levothyroxine or other diabetes medicine (including glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide, or insulin).
Rybelsus side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blurred vision or any other change in vision
Decrease in how much or how often you urinate, lower back or side pain, blood in your urine
Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, lightheadedness, hunger, confusion
Sudden and severe stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever
Less Serious Side Effects
Constipation
Loss of appetite