What is Trulicity: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose. This medicine is usually given once a week, on the same day of the week. It is given as a shot under the skin of your stomach, thighs, or upper arms.

Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

If you use insulin in addition to this medicine, do not mix them in the same syringe. You may give the shots in the same area (including the stomach), but do not give the shots right next to each other.

If the medicine in the pen or prefilled syringe has changed color, looks cloudy, or has particles in it, do not use it.

Injection routeYou will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas.

Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Missed dose: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as possible within 3 days after your missed dose. If you miss a dose by more than 3 days, wait until your next regular weekly dose.

Store your medicine pens or prefilled syringes in the refrigerator and keep them in the original carton. Protect the pens from light. You may also store the pens at room temperature for up to 14 days. Do not freeze the medicine, and do not use the medicine if it has been frozen.

Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

If you use insulin in addition to this medicine, do not mix them in the same syringe. You may give the shots in the same area (including the stomach), but do not give the shots right next to each other.

If the medicine in the pen or prefilled syringe has changed color, looks cloudy, or has particles in it, do not use it.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose. This medicine is usually given once a week, on the same day of the week. It is given as a shot under the skin of your stomach, thighs, or upper arms.

Injection routeYou will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas.

Missed dose: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as possible within 3 days after your missed dose. If you miss a dose by more than 3 days, wait until your next regular weekly dose.

Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

Store your medicine pens or prefilled syringes in the refrigerator and keep them in the original carton. Protect the pens from light. You may also store the pens at room temperature for up to 14 days. Do not freeze the medicine, and do not use the medicine if it has been frozen.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to dulaglutide, you have multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), or you or anyone in your family has had medullary thyroid cancer.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or a history of diabetic retinopathy or pancreas problems. Tell your doctor if you have severe digestion problems (including gastroparesis) or stomach or bowel problems.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of thyroid tumorPancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Low blood sugar (more likely if you also take insulin or other diabetes medicine)

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Do not share needles or pens because you can spread an infection.

Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and lightheadedness

Some medicines can affect how dulaglutide works. Tell your doctor if you are using warfarin, insulin, or other diabetes medicine.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of thyroid tumorPancreatitisLow blood sugar (more likely if you also take insulin or other diabetes medicine)

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Do not share needles or pens because you can spread an infection.