Rybelsus, 14 MG Tablets (SEMAGLUTIDE ), Without insurance, $268

Rybelsus, 14 MG Tablets

Form

Oral Tablet

Strength

14 MG

Supply

30 days (1 bottle of 30 tablets)

About this medication

Semaglutide (semA GLOO tide) is a medication that promotes weight loss and may also be used to maintain weight loss. Its mechanism of action involves decreasing appetite, which is often complemented by changes in diet and exercise.

How should you use this medication?

Take this medication by mouth. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day, right after waking up. Do not eat or drink anything before taking it. Do not take it with any other drink except a glass of plain water that is less than 4 ounces (less than 120 mL). Do not cut, crush, or chew this medication; swallow the tablets whole. After taking it, do not eat breakfast, drink, or take any other medications or vitamins for at least 30 minutes. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop. A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children; special care may be needed.

What are the possible side effects of this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

• Allergic reactions--skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• Change in vision
• Dehydration--increased thirst, dry mouth, feeling faint or lightheaded, headache, dark yellow or brown urine
• Gallbladder problems--severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever
• Heart palpitations--rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
• Kidney injury--decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
• Pancreatitis--severe stomach pain that spreads to your back or gets worse after eating or when touched, fever, nausea, vomiting
• Thyroid cancer--new mass or lump in the neck, pain or trouble swallowing, trouble breathing, hoarseness Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting

What may interact with this medicine?

Your pharmacists should check to see if this medication will cause any interactions with the information in your profile.

What may interact with this medication?

• Aminophylline
• Carbamazepine
• Cyclosporine
• Digoxin
• Levothyroxine
• Other medications for diabetes
• Phenytoin
• Tacrolimus
• Theophylline
• Warfarin Many medications may cause changes in blood sugar, these include:
• Alcohol containing beverages
• Antiviral medications for HIV or AIDS
• Aspirin and aspirin-like medications
• Certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat
• Chromium
• Diuretics
• Female hormones, such as estrogens or progestins, birth control pills
• Fenofibrate
• Gemfibrozil
• Isoniazid
• Lanreotide
• Male hormones or anabolic steroids
• MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
• Medications for weight loss
• Medications for allergies, asthma, cold, or cough
• Medications for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
• Niacin
• Nicotine
• NSAIDs, medications for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
• Octreotide
• Pasireotide
• Pentamidine
• Phenytoin
• Probenecid
• Quinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, ofloxacin
• Some herbal dietary supplements
• Steroid medications such as prednisone or cortisone
• Sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim
• Thyroid hormones Some medications can hide the warning symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). You may need to monitor your blood sugar more closely if you are taking one of these medications. These include:
• Beta-blockers, often used for high blood pressure or heart problems (examples include atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol)
• Clonidine
• Guanethidine
• Reserpine

This is a summary of information about this product. It is not medical advice. Ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your individual health needs.