Trulicity for weight loss: does it work?
Trulicity (dulaglutide) is an injectable prescription medication that treats type 2 diabetes mellitus. Currently, Trulicity is FDA-approved to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels, and, in those who also have heart disease, reduce the risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event like a heart attack or stroke.
Trulicity side effects
The most common side effects of Trulicity include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, indigestion, and fatigue. Less common side effects may include constipation, flatulence, bloating, acid reflux, and burping.
Side effects tend to be dose-dependent, meaning that they are more likely with higher doses of Trulicity. Typically, side effects are mild to moderate. Severe side effects are rare, but possible, and may cause some people to stop treatment.
Side effects like nausea are most common when starting Trulicity or when increasing your dose. Fortunately, they usually go away within a few weeks. To relieve nausea, Eli Lilly, the manufacturer of Trulicity, recommends the following:
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Eating smaller meals
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Avoiding fatty foods
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Eating bland foods like crackers, rice, and toast
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No longer eating once you feel full
How to take Trulicity
Trulicity is an injectable medication and comes in a pen. Each pen is pre-filled with a single dose of the medication. Once a week, you inject Trulicity subcutaneously (under the skin) into your abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. You can inject Trulicity any time of the day, regardless of when you last ate. Each time, you’ll want to rotate the injection site. So, as an example, if you injected Trulicity into your upper arm last week, this week you could inject it into your thigh, and the following week you would inject it into your abdomen.
Trulicity cost
The list price of Trulicity is $930.88 per month. The list price describes the price at which Eli Lilly, the manufacturer of Trulicity, sells the drug to wholesalers. The actual price you pay at the pharmacy can be higher or lower, depending on your insurance coverage, the pharmacy you use, and the condition you’re using Trulicity to treat.