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Rybelsus for weight loss
Struggling with losing weight from years now even though other parameters are fairly normal. I am active and eat decent but metabolism is very low and food cravings is too high.
Heard about Rybelsus being prescribed for weight loss since I don't want to take injection. Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated.
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Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) does work and it is the tablet version, so no injection - but it is a prescription drug, needs slow dose escalation from 3 mg, and it is not meant for someone who just wants to lose a few kilos. In India it is appropriate when BMI is 30 or above, or 27 plus with a problem like prediabetes, PCOS, fatty liver or high BP. Also, "cravings and low metabolism" in a 27-year-old woman usually has a driver - untreated hypothyroidism, PCOS/insulin resistance, low iron or B12, poor sleep, or crash dieting that wrecked the metabolic rate - and that must be found first, because if you start and stop the drug the weight returns. Nausea, constipation and reflux are common side effects, and it is avoided in pregnancy planning, pancreatitis history or family thyroid cancer.
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Get TSH, fasting insulin and sugar, HbA1c, lipids, haemoglobin/ferritin, vitamin D and B12, plus a pelvic scan if periods are irregular, and note your actual height-weight/BMI. Fix protein intake (about 1.2 g/kg), resistance training twice a week and 7 hours of sleep for 8-12 weeks. Bring the reports to a consult with me on Practo and I will tell you honestly whether Rybelsus is justified for you and how to start it safely - not something to order off the internet.
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Please get blood sugar, thyroid function tests, serum cortisol levels, done and share results.
Rybelsus will reduce weight by suppressing appetite, but there is risk of relapse of weight gain when it is stopped..
Hence try to reduce weight naturally and consistently by life style measures.
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You can consult nd take medicine under someone guidance.... along with diet
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If you would like to discuss your concern in more detail, please feel free to contact me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine.
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RYBELSUS is a oral tablet containing (Semaglutode - GLO-1 receptor agonist)
Prescribed once a day for adult with Type-2 Diabetes to lower the blood sugar and lower the major heart risk and functions alongside a proper
Died and exercise routine..
Absorption Enhancer...
How to take ...
Take it orally once daily
Swallow it whole with a small sip of water..
Wait 30 minutes before eating, drinking, or taking other oral medications
Protect the heart..
Heart attack / stroke.
Easy to take...
Dose ....
Tab Rybelsus 3 mg oral in morning once a day
Note -- start with low dose
Less side effect than injectable one
Weight control..
Side effect
Nausea
Vomiting
Next Steps
Regular Monitoring
Fasting Blood Sugar
At least every 3 months Hba1c Monitoring
KFT ( Kidney function Test)
Diet control..
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Better if you visit endocrinologist before taking any medication for wt.loss.
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Requires a proper assessment to understand the underlying cause and guide you.
Please book a consultation for a detailed evaluation, personalized treatment plan and further advice.
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Kindly take consultation
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Rybelsus can reduce appetite and body weight in some patient, but it is not for everyone and should not be started only for craving. medication indication depend on your BMI, waist circumference, metabolism and medical history. It can also cause nausea, vomiting, constipation/diarrhea.
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Dr. Rohan Gumber
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1 yrs exp
Sri Ganganagar
If you would like to discuss your concern in more detail, please feel free to contact me on WhatsApp at eight six one nine six six nine nine zero six. Alternatively, you can connect with me through the Practo app for a detailed consultation
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Please consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help u
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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