Rybelsus

Caloric Restriction, at least one weight-related comorbid condition, Obesity + 6 more

Treatment

6 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Rybelsus

What is Rybelsus

Semaglutide

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Semaglutide is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analogs. It was approved by the FDA in 2017 and can be injected once a week or taken as a tablet once a day. Semaglutide activates the GLP-1 receptor, which stimulates insulin secretion and lowers blood glucose levels. It has been shown to reduce HbA1c levels and body weight in people with type 2 diabetes. In 2021, it was also approved for chronic weight management in adults with general obesity or overweight.

Ozempic

is the brand name

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Rybelsus Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Ozempic

Semaglutide

2017

19

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Semaglutide, commonly known as Ozempic, is approved by the FDA for 6 uses including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Events .

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Events

Type 2 Diabetes

Cardiovascular Diseases

Physical Activity

Used in combination with other therapies

Diet

Used in combination with other therapies

Effectiveness

How Rybelsus Affects Patients

Semaglutide helps reduce levels of sugar in the blood, lower blood pressure, and cause weight loss. It does this by increasing insulin production and decreasing the amount of the hormone glucagon, which is usually linked to higher blood sugar levels. Semaglutide also decreases the amount of bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the body. However, it can cause medullary thyroid cell carcinoma in rodents, so those with a family history should not take this drug. It can also lead to pancreatitis, dehydration, and slower digestion, so patients should make sure to stay hydrated and be aware of the effects of other drugs

How Rybelsus works in the body

Semaglutide helps to control blood sugar by stimulating the pancreas to produce insulin and reducing the amount of glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar. It binds to the GLP-1 receptor and triggers other effects that help lower blood sugar. It also helps reduce the progression of atherosclerosis and can lead to weight loss by decreasing appetite and cravings.

When to interrupt dosage

The quantity of Rybelsus is contingent upon the determined condition, including Type 2 Diabetes, at least one weight-related comorbidity and reduced-calorie diet. The extent of dosage is subject to the mode of delivery (e.g. Solution - Subcutaneous or Subcutaneous) as noted in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Obesity

, 1.34 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 7.0 mg, 14.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 2.68 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 1.7 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

Solution - Subcutaneous, Solution, Subcutaneous, , Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension

Physical Activity

, 1.34 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 7.0 mg, 14.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 2.68 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 1.7 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

Solution - Subcutaneous, Solution, Subcutaneous, , Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension

Type 2 Diabetes

, 1.34 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 7.0 mg, 14.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 2.68 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 1.7 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

Solution - Subcutaneous, Solution, Subcutaneous, , Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension

Diet

, 1.34 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 7.0 mg, 14.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 2.68 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 1.7 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

Solution - Subcutaneous, Solution, Subcutaneous, , Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension

Chronic Weight Management therapy

, 1.34 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 7.0 mg, 14.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 2.68 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 1.7 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

Solution - Subcutaneous, Solution, Subcutaneous, , Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension

Cardiovascular Diseases

, 1.34 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 7.0 mg, 14.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 2.68 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 1.7 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

Solution - Subcutaneous, Solution, Subcutaneous, , Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension

Caloric Restriction

, 1.34 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 7.0 mg, 14.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 2.68 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 1.7 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

Solution - Subcutaneous, Solution, Subcutaneous, , Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension

at least one weight-related comorbid condition

, 1.34 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 7.0 mg, 14.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 2.68 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 1.7 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

Solution - Subcutaneous, Solution, Subcutaneous, , Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension

Cardiovascular Events

, 1.34 mg/mL, 1.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 7.0 mg, 14.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/pump actuation, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 2.68 mg/mL, 2.4 mg, 1.7 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

Solution - Subcutaneous, Solution, Subcutaneous, , Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Oral, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension

Warnings

Rybelsus Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

Do Not Combine

Thyroid Neoplasms

Do Not Combine

Medullary carcinoma of thyroid

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Semaglutide may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Rybelsus.

Common Rybelsus Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Acetohexamide

Moderate

Semaglutide may increase the hypoglycemic activities of Acetohexamide.

Carbutamide

Moderate

Semaglutide may increase the hypoglycemic activities of Carbutamide.

Chlorpropamide

Moderate

Semaglutide may increase the hypoglycemic activities of Chlorpropamide.

Englitazone

Moderate

The risk or severity of hypoglycemia can be increased when Semaglutide is combined with Englitazone.

Fluconazole

Moderate

The risk or severity of hypoglycemia can be increased when Semaglutide is combined with Fluconazole.

Rybelsus Toxicity & Overdose Risk

People who take too much semaglutide (more than 4 mg in one dose) may experience nausea, although full recovery is expected. Patients should be monitored and given supportive care as needed, as the drug can remain in the body for up to one week. There is no specific antidote for an overdose of semaglutide.

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Rybelsus Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Rybelsus?

196 active studies are currently investigating the potential of Rybelsus to address Diseases and weight-related comorbidities, in individuals with a Body Mass Index >27 kg/m2.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Physical Activity

25 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2

Cardiovascular Diseases

0 Actively Recruiting

Type 2 Diabetes

162 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

Cardiovascular Events

5 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 4

at least one weight-related comorbid condition

0 Actively Recruiting

Chronic Weight Management therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Caloric Restriction

0 Actively Recruiting

Obesity

0 Actively Recruiting

Diet

4 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1

Rybelsus Reviews: What are patients saying about Rybelsus?

5

Patient Review

7/4/2022

Rybelsus for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I've been taking 7mg for almost a year now and have seen some great results like losing 20lbs, lower blood sugar, and A1c. I also haven't experienced any negative side effects, which is amazing.

5

Patient Review

7/4/2022

Rybelsus for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I've been taking 7mg of this medication for nearly a year and have seen some great results, like losing 20lbs and bringing my blood sugar down. My A1C is also down with no negative side effects!

5

Patient Review

8/29/2022

Rybelsus for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I gradually increased my dosage over the course of three months and saw significant results. I lost 17 pounds without any negative side effects.

4.7

Patient Review

11/2/2022

Rybelsus for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

At first, this medication made me feel nauseous and I had no appetite. However, once I got used to it, it was much better. I also discovered that if you hold the pill in your mouth for too long, it has a really bitter taste (yuck). So my advice is to put the pill near the back of your tongue and quickly drink some water. In just three months, my A1C went from 8.2 to 6.4, and I lost six pounds in addition to taking 1000 mg Metformin.

4.3

Patient Review

9/13/2021

Rybelsus for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I've had a lot of trouble in the past taking diabetic medication, but Rybellsus has been different. No upset stomach or urinary problems. Blood sugar is better controlled and I'm hoping to be moved up to 14mg soon.

4.3

Patient Review

7/18/2022

Rybelsus for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I saw a significant drop in my blood sugar levels after taking this medication.

3.7

Patient Review

4/4/2022

Rybelsus for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I've been taking rybelsus for three weeks now and have had no major issues. I will be upping my dosage to seven milligrams next week, and so far everything has been going well. The only thing I experienced at the beginning was slight lightheadedness, but that passed quickly.

3

Patient Review

5/11/2022

Rybelsus for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I was using 3mg for a month and experiencing symptoms like bladderfulness and nausea. I increased the dosage to 7mg for the last 15 days, but the side effects are the same. The only difference is that my sugar levels have come down.

2.7

Patient Review

10/23/2021

Rybelsus for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I had some normal side effects at first, but they got worse after a few days instead of better. I stopped taking the pill after 15 days because I couldn't handle the side effects anymore.

2.7

Patient Review

4/18/2022

Rybelsus for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

The smaller strength pills had no real effect on appetite. The largest dose caused extreme nausea and diarrhea. Could not eat to take nailing because I felt so sick. The should be other strengths

1.7

Patient Review

7/12/2022

Rybelsus for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I started taking Rybelsus last year and again this year. No effect on weight loss, no effect on my blood sugar. I had stomach pain, heartbeat, constipation and lower back pain. After every 6 month I had problem with vomiting. I think Rybelsus give me Acute gallbladder disease. Every time I stop taking it, after a few days all the side effect was gone.I will never take it again. The biggest effect of Rybelsus was on my wallet

1.7

Patient Review

9/1/2022

Rybelsus for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I have been taking Rybelsus for a year and a half at the 7 mg dosage. Unfortunately, it has made my life quite miserable. I experience terrible bloating, stomach pain, and gas on a regular basis. I've even lost around 40 pounds because of how little I can eat while on this medication. Additionally, it started giving me heart palpitations and is no longer effectively controlling my blood sugar levels - even when I consume very few carbs. So, I'm planning to speak with my doctor soon about finding an alternative treatment option.

1.7

Patient Review

6/7/2022

Rybelsus for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This medication made me so sick after only the second dose. I had diarrhea, vomiting and nausea so bad that I couldn't move. I discontinued it right away. Of course you will lose weight if you can't keep food down.

1.7

Patient Review

6/22/2022

Rybelsus for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

My A1C readings did not budge after using this treatment, and if anything, my average daily glucose readings went up by over 150 points.

1.3

Patient Review

9/24/2022

Rybelsus for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I'm on day four of the treatment, and I've been feeling a strong metallic taste in my mouth. Additionally, it feels like I was punched in my right kidney. If these symptoms don't improve by day seven, I'll be stopping the medication.
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Patient Q&A Section about rybelsus

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What does the drug Rybelsus do?

"Rybelsus is a hormone that helps to lower blood sugar levels by mimicking the effects of the protein GLP-1, which is found naturally in the body and helps to control blood sugar levels."

Answered by AI

Is Rybelsus the same as metformin?

"A major difference between Rybelsus and metformin is that Rybelsus is a newer brand-name medication that isn't available as a generic yet, while metformin is available as a lower-cost generic."

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Is Rybelsus a weight loss pill?

"If you are an adult with type 2 diabetes, RYBELSUS® may be a medication option for you. This medication is intended to be used in conjunction with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar levels and A1C. Although weight loss is not a primary goal of this medication, some patients may experience weight loss as a side effect."

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How effective is Rybelsus for weight loss?

"Although Rybelsus is not explicitly marketed as a weight loss drug, many people report losing weight while taking it. On average, people lost 5 pounds (2.3 kg) while taking the 7 mg dose, and 8.1 pounds (3.7 kg) while taking the 14 mg dose. One of the ways Rybelsus is believed to work is by helping to make users feel full after a meal."

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Clinical Trials for Rybelsus

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Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes

18 - 74
All Sexes
Winnipeg, Canada

Diabetes becomes epidemic in worldwide countries. Diabetes Canada indicated that 30% of adults in Manitoba are diabetes or prediabetes. Nine out of ten diabetic patients are type 2 diabetes (T2D). T2D is characterized by insulin resistance and obesity. Uncontrolled diabetes leads to serious consequences including heart attack, stroke, chronic renal failure, liver failure, blindness and low limb amputation. Most of hypoglycemic medications have certain side effects. Natural foods or nutraceuticals with hypoglycemic potential are expected to provide a safer management for diabetic patients. Saskatoon berry is a popular fruit in Canadian Prairie and Northern states in USA. Our previous studies demonstrated Saskatoon berry (SB) powder attenuated hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, insulin resistance, inflammation, liver steatosis and gut dysbiosis in diet-induced insulin resistant mice, a model for T2D. The findings of the glucose and lipid lowering or liver protective effects of SB powder have been supported by another group in Australia in high fat fed rats. Our preliminary studies in 20 healthy subjects demonstrated that dried whole SB (40 g/day for 10 weeks) significantly reduced fasting plasma glucose, total and LDL-cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, and increased plasma glucagon-like peptide compared to baseline, which was associated with increased intake of total fiber and decreased intake of saturated fat. The changes in metabolic and vascular variables significantly correlated with the alterations in gut microbiota The combination of findings suggest that SB is good candidate of prebiotic functional food as a supplemental remedy for reducing the risk for metabolic syndrome and preventing or managing T2D. The effect of Saskatoon berry and its products on metabolic disorders have not been studied in diabetic subjects. We propose to examine the effects of oral administration of freeze-dried whole SB on glucose metabolism, insulin resistance and gut microbiota in untreated prediabetes and new type 2 diabetic patients compared to a control dried fruit in a randomized controlled trial.

Waitlist Available
New This Month

Faculty of Health Sciences

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CX11 for Type 2 Diabetes

18 - 75
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

This study is testing whether a new medication called CX11 works and is safe for participants with type 2 diabetes who have not reached good blood sugar control while taking a steady dose of metformin, with or without a steady dose of an SGLT2 inhibitor, for at least 90 days. The study is being done at multiple medical centers. Participants are assigned by chance (randomized) to different groups, and neither the participants nor the study staff know which group they're in (double-blind). The groups are compared side by side (parallel), and some participants will receive inactive pills (placebo) to help measure the true effect of the study drug. After screening, participants will be randomly placed into one of six groups, with equal chances of being in any group. Each group will receive a different dose of CX11 or a placebo. Treatment will last 24 weeks. After that, all participants will have a 2-week follow-up period to check on safety.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Central Research Associates - Flourish - PPDS (+29 Sites)

Corxel Pharmaceuticals

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Adaptive Dietary Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes

18+
All Sexes
New York, NY

The investigators will examine the feasibility, acceptability, and effect of an adaptive dietary intervention over 24 weeks (12-week intervention, 12-week follow-up) among Asian Americans with Type 2 diabetes. Participants (N=120; 60 Chinese Americans and 60 Vietnamese Americans) will be 2:1 randomized to one of two arms: adaptive dietary intervention or standard of care (SC). The intervention will begin with continued glucose monitoring (CGM) use only during weeks 0-4. At week 4, participants who achieve the glycemic control goal (at least an 8% increase in time in range \[TIR\] from baseline) will continue with the CGM alone during weeks 4-12 ("CGM Alone"); otherwise, culturally and linguistically adapted glucose excursion minimization (GEM) will be augmented with CGM ("CGM-GEM").

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

NYU Langone Health

Yaguang Zheng, PhD, RN

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Tailored DPP for Prediabetes

17 - 25
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

The goal of this study is to enhance reach and uptake of diabetes prevention among young adults, with a focus on recruiting underserved and high-need students who face additional challenges, including food and financial insecurity. The specific aims are: Aim 1 - Evaluate the efficacy of an AYA-tailored version of the UC DPP for mitigating type 2 diabetes risk (i.e., weight change) in a pre/post pilot trial. The investigators hypothesize that the AYA-tailored intervention will be effective at producing 5% weight loss from baseline to program completion (at 9-months). Aim 2 - Assess the feasibility and acceptability of an AYA-tailored version of the UC DPP program. The investigators hypothesize that it will be feasible to recruit the desired number of participants given proposed innovative outreach strategies, and that the AYA-tailored intervention will be deemed acceptable to participants both qualitatively and in regards to their retention in the program at rates similar to the larger UC DPP. The investigators will recruit 80 UCLA undergraduate students. Participants will be asked to complete a brief screening online form to assess eligibility and to collect contact information. The PI and/or Research Assistants (RAs) will reach out to eligible participants to obtain informed consent and enroll them in the pilot trial. The investigators will randomize participants to the tailored DPP cohort vs control cohort. Control participants will be offered the opportunity to participate in the tailored DPP in the following academic year. The tailored DPP intervention will be online and asynchronously. Participants will be asked to complete the intervention lessons on their own time. Each lesson typically takes on average 15 minutes to complete. Control group will receive each intervention materials via e-mail for participants to review on their own time and will receive acceptability surveys. The interventions for the control group will be remote. A research assistant will meet with control participants via Zoom to explain the intervention materials. Control group will receive access to a study habits intervention, alcohol use intervention, and financial literacy intervention. At the end of each quarter (Fall, Winter, and Spring), both control and intervention participants will receive an email with a unique link to a brief REDCap survey to ascertain acceptability of sessions/lessons. Furthermore, participants will complete baseline and 9-month follow-up assessments. Participants will complete a 30 minute questionnaire and height/weight measurements will be collected by a RA. Participants will be asked to self-report weight and physical activity at the end of the fall and winter quarter; data will be collected via brief REDCap survey.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

University of California, Los Angeles

Lauren E Wisk, PhD

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