Rybelsus and Infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Rybelsus (semaglutide), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Methotrexate, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Infection when taking Rybelsus. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,111 people who have side effects when taking Rybelsus from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Rybelsus?

Rybelsus has active ingredients of semaglutide. eHealthMe is studying from 4,159 Rybelsus users. Check the latest studies of Rybelsus.

What is Infection?

Infection is found to be associated with 2,499 drugs and 2,595 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Infection.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

4,111 people reported to have side effects when taking Rybelsus.
Among them, 16 people (0.39%) have Infection.

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Rybelsus when they have Infection? *

What is the gender of people who have Infection when taking Rybelsus? *

female: 57.14 %
male: 42.86 %

What is the age of people who have Infection when taking Rybelsus? *

What are other drugs people take besides Rybelsus? *

Albuterol Sulfate: 5 people, 31.25%
Synthroid: 5 people, 31.25%
Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride: 5 people, 31.25%
Methotrexate: 5 people, 31.25%
Furosemide: 4 people, 25.00%
Modafinil: 4 people, 25.00%
Farxiga: 4 people, 25.00%
Metformin: 4 people, 25.00%
Jardiance: 3 people, 18.75%
Ozempic: 3 people, 18.75%

What are other side effects people have besides Infection? *

Pneumonia: 3 people, 18.75%
Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix): 3 people, 18.75%
Gastrointestinal Inflammation (inflammation of stomach and intestine): 3 people, 18.75%
Pain: 3 people, 18.75%
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (Pid): 3 people, 18.75%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 2 people, 12.50%
Heart Rate Decreased: 2 people, 12.50%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 12.50%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 12.50%
Fractured Coccyx (fracture tail bone): 2 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 43.75%
Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 18.75%
Connective Tissue Disorder (any disease that has the connective tissues of the body): 3 people, 18.75%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 2 people, 12.50%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 12.50%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 6.25%
Pancreatic Carcinoma (pancreatic cancer): 1 person, 6.25%
Nasal Polyps (masses that develop in the lining of the nose): 1 person, 6.25%
Diabetes: 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Infection (2,595 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on semaglutide (the active ingredients of Rybelsus) and Rybelsus (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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