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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Rybelsus (semaglutide) is a prescription drug that’s used to manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This drug can interact with other medications, such as levothyroxine (Synthroid), glyburide (Glynase), and propranolol (Inderal XL).Rybelsus interacts with food, supplements, and other drugs. An interaction can occur because one substance causes another substance to have a different effect than expected. Interactions can also occur if you have certain health conditions.Keep reading to learn about Rybelsus’s interactions. And for more information about Rybelsus, including details about its uses, see this article.Certain health conditions or other factors could raise your risk of harm if you take Rybelsus. In such cases, your doctor may not prescribe Rybelsus for you. These are known as contraindications. The list below includes contraindications for Rybelsus.If you or a family member have had medullary thyroid cancer. Rybelsus has a boxed warning for the increased risk of thyroid cancer, including medullary thyroid cancer. If you or a family member have had medullary thyroid cancer, your doctor will not prescribe Rybelsus for you. To learn more, see the “Boxed warning” section above.If you have multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN 2). MEN 2 is a rare condition that causes thyroid cancer. And because Rybelsus has a boxed warning for the increased risk of thyroid cancer, your doctor will not prescribe Rybelsus to you if you have MEN 2. To learn more, see the “Boxed warning” section above.If you’ve had an allergic reaction. If you’ve had an allergic reaction to Rybelsus or any of its ingredients, your doctor likely won’t prescribe Rybelsus. This is because taking the drug could cause another allergic reaction. You can ask your doctor about other treatments that may be better options for you.Before you start taking Rybelsus, talk with your doctor if any of the factors above apply to you. Your doctor can determine whether Rybelsus is safe for you to take.There are no known interactions between Rybelsus and alcohol. But drinking alcohol while taking Rybelsus may raise your risk of nausea and vomiting. And if you’ve already experienced nausea and vomiting as a side effect of Rybelsus, drinking alcohol may make it worse.Also, drinking alcohol when you have diabetes can increase your risk of low blood sugar. While your liver is breaking down the alcohol, it stops releasing stored sugar into the blood. This can be a problem if you haven’t eaten for a few hours, such as when you’re sleeping at night. Because Rybelsus can also cause low blood sugar, drinking alcohol while taking Rybelsus may further increase this risk.Keep in mind that Rybelsus should be taken on an empty stomach and at least 30 minutes before drinking or eating. This applies to drinking alcohol as well. To learn more, see the “Does Rybelsus interact with food?” section below.If you drink alcohol, talk with your doctor if you have questions about drinking it while taking Rybelsus. They can tell you how much, if any, alcohol is safe to consume during your treatment.Before you start
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