Warnings
There are a lot of cautions that need to be taken before using this drug. It is important to talk about your medical history with your doctor before using this drug. Discussing your medical history allows your doctor to guide your usage of the drug. Some warnings are explained below
- Allergies: If you have had an allergic reaction due to rybelsus intake before, you should not consider taking the drug at all. You should discuss this with your doctor, so he can provide alternative drugs to treat your diabetes.
- Pregnancy and lactation: It is not known if the use of rybelsus is harmful during pregnancy. But it is important to discuss with your doctor if you have type 2 diabetes and you are pregnant or you are planning to become pregnant. Your doctor will help reduce any risk that comes with taking the drug during pregnancy. Also, if you are breastfeeding a child, you should be careful not to use rybelsus because it is not known if the drug passes into breast milk. This helps your child be on a safer side. Discuss with your doctor to seek advice.
- Problem with Pancreas: If you have or have had problems with your pancreas, you must explain this to your doctor. Although it is not known if rybelsus is harmful in patients with pancreatitis. It is up to the doctor to determine if rybelsus is safe for you or if it is better to prescribe another drug.
- Problem with vision caused by diabetes: Diabetic retinopathy is a symptom of diabetes. It is important to discuss with your doctor if your eye has been previously damaged by diabetes. Your doctor will monitor your eyesight while you are on rybelsus medication.
- Problem with thyroid: Studies have shown that semaglutide is capable of causing thyroid cancer in rats. Doctors do not always recommend rybelsus to people with thyroid problems even though it hasn’t been proven yet in humans. So, it is important to discuss with your doctor if you have thyroid issues or have had them in the past.