Rybelsus side effects

Debs2711

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Hi I'm hoping to find others who have been prescribed Rybelsus tablets. I have been on it since June this year starting at 3mg for a month, then 7mg for another month and now I am on the full dose of 14mg. The side effects were awful at first but now I am feeling normal at last. My glucose levels are finally in range 5mmol before food and 8mmol after food which is amazing as I was testing at around 20mmol in the mornings. Plus I've lost 12 kilos in 3 months an amazing added bonus.
What bothers me is that the tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach but having gastroparesis and with the rybelsus slowing down my digestion, my stomach is never empty. I'm trying a kind of fast today by drinking meal replacement shakes if my glucose dips too low. Has anyone else had a similar experience?
 
Glad to hear Rybelsus has proved so effective for you @Debs2711

Great to hear it has had such a positive impact on your glucose levels, along with substantial weight loss! Good to hear that your side effects settled down too.

Rybelsus is a relative newcomer to meds being used on the forum, but there are a few mentions here that you can browse


Is the ‘empty stomach’ specific to the tablets? Perhaps it might be worth speaking to a qualified pharmacist if there is one at your GP surgery, or one of the ones at your local high st pharmacy?
 
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