Rybelsus should be discontinued at least 2 months before a planned pregnancy and is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Reinemer, P., Prade, L., Hof, P., Neuefeind, T., Huber, R., Zettl, R., Palme, K., Schell, J., Koelln, I., Bartunik, H.D., Bieseler, B
Treating the number without understanding the driver is like turning off a fire alarm without checking for fire
Ozempic is FDA-approved to help people with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar and lower certain risks, like heart attack, in people with heart disease
Some patients may benefit from transitioning to alternative weight management medications or lower GLP-1 doses rather than complete discontinuation
One researcher called its dominance "staggering," though she noted that the finding aligns with the drug's extensive media attention