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Why Rybersus is not suitable for treating obesity

Rybelsus (generic name: semaglutide) was originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes.

The original semaglutide is an injectable formulation, but Ryvelsus is an oral formulation made using a specific technology. In diabetes treatment, it is best to administer semaglutide in an injectable form, but it may be prescribed when patients have difficulty with injectable formulations.

effect:

◦Improve blood sugar levels

Secondary weight loss

However, caution is required when using Rybelsus for dieting purposes. Even in private medical care, careless use without scientific evidence is not recommended. The reasons why Rybelsus is not suitable for dieting are as follows.

Caution is required when using Rybelsus for dieting purposes. Even in private medical care, careless use without scientific evidence is not recommended.
Why it's not suitable for dieting
Does not meet the criteria for a diet drug
Rybersus was developed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes.
There is insufficient data on safety for dietary purposes.
Dosage restrictions
It is not effective for people without diabetes
Some clinical trials have reported deaths during the trial.
Possibility of insufficient effect
Reasons for promoting Rebelsus at beauty clinics

Does not meet the criteria for a diet drug:

Generally, drugs aimed at weight loss are required to show a weight loss of at least 5%. Rybersus does not meet this standard.

Original indications are different :

Rybersus was developed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, and weight loss is considered a secondary effect.

Insufficient safety data :

There is a lack of data on its safety for weight loss purposes.

Dosage restrictions:

There are restrictions on how you can take it, making it unsuitable for some lifestyles. You can only drink water within 30 minutes of waking up in the morning, which may limit your options if you value practicality in your daily life.

If that doesn't work:

It may not be effective for people who do not have diabetes.

Safety concerns in clinical trials:

In some clinical trials, deaths have been reported during the trial period. However, it is not clear whether these were a direct result of Rybersus, and these deaths should be interpreted with caution.

Availability:

As of June 2024, the 25 mg and 50 mg tablets of Rybersus are not sold or approved for sale in either the United States or Japan, making them difficult to obtain.

Possibility of inadequate effectiveness:

Rybersus should be taken as soon as you wake up in the morning, and you should only drink water for a certain period of time after that. If you do not use it properly, you may not achieve the intended purpose.

Reasons why we promote Rybersus in beauty clinics:

Cosmetic clinics tend to choose Rybelsus, which is easier to store, over GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Saxenda, which must be stored refrigerated.

For these reasons, it is believed that Rybelsus should not be used lightly as a diet drug.

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