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Trulicity®

Once a week subcutaneous injection

Ozempic (generic name: Semaglutide) is a GLP-1 agonist FDA approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Trulicity (generic name: Dulaglutide) is a GLP-1 agonist FDA approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

How does

Trulicity®

work:

  • act on brain signaling to reduce food intake
  • helps control blood sugar levels by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas
  • slows down food leaving your stomach, thus, keeping you fuller for longer 

Common side effects of

Trulicity®

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • decreased appetite 
  • diarrhea
  • stomach (abdominal) pain
  • fatigue
  • indigestion

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Expected Results: 

  • Helps control blood sugar levels
  • Decreased HgbA1C
  • Although Trulicity hasn’t been FDA approved for weight loss, adults with type 2 diabetes on Trulicity lost on average 6-10 lbs, depending on the dosage

Do not take

Trulicity®

if you:

  • have or any of your family members have ever had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have MEN2
  • are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding
  • have or have had history of pancreatitis 
  • history of chronic malabsorption
  • history of gallbladder disease 
  • have a history of gastroparesis or IBD
  • are allergic to dulaglutide or any of the ingredients* in Trulicity

*non-medicinal ingredients in Trulicity: Citric acid anhydrous, mannitol, polysorbate 80, trisodium citrate dihydrate, in water for injection

Disclaimer: Please note that the following list may not encompass all potential side effects or drug interactions. To determine if any drug or supplement you are currently taking could interact with a medication, we strongly advise consulting your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Seek medical advice immediately if you experience any adverse reaction.