For someone with existing hypertension or cardiovascular disease, it could be dangerous
Patients should contact their GP or seek urgent care if they experience: Severe, persistent abdominal pain (which may indicate pancreatitis) Signs of hypoglycaemia (particularly if taking Rybelsus with insulin or sulfonylureas) Neck lump, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, or breathing difficulties Severe dehydration due to gastrointestinal side effects Visual changes or eye symptoms When stopping Rybelsus , whether due to side effects, inadequate response, or treatment goals being met, patients should be aware that the medication will remain in their system for several weeks
But any fat-loss effect is indirect these injections support fat metabolism, they don't force it
Tam, MD, a family and sports medicine physician with Henry Ford Health, took time to discuss what patients should know about injectable peptides