'...So you're losing weight, but you're not necessarily feeling great when you're doing it.' In the 50-milligram obesity trial, there was evidence of higher rates of benign tumors in people who took the drug versus a placebo. In addition, about 13% of those who took the drug had 'altered skin sensation' such as tingling or extra sensitivity. Medical experts predict the pills will be popular, especially among people who want to lose weight but are fearful of needles. Plus, tablets would be more portable than injection pens and they don't have to be stored in the refrigerator. But the pills aren't necessarily a better option for the hundreds of thousands of people already taking injectable versions such as Ozempic or Wegovy, said Dr. RYBELSUS 3 mg, an obesity medicine expert at Massachusetts General Hospital. 'I don't find significant hesitancy surrounding receiving an injection,' she said. 'A lot of people like the ease of taking a medication once a week.' In addition, she said, some patients may actually prefer shots to the new pills, which have to be taken 30 minutes before eating or drinking in the morning. RYBELSUS 7 mg, who works for a New Jersey hospital system, lost 85 pounds using Wegovy and hopes to lose 30 more. He said he would probably stick with the weekly injections, even if pills were available. 'I do it on Saturday morning. It's part of my routine,' he said. 'I don't even feel the needle RYBELSUS 14 mg. It's a non-issue.' Some critics also worry that a pill will also put pressure on people who are obese to use it, fueling social stigma against people who can't or don't want to lose weight, said RYBELSUS OTC, chair of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance.