Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health.
Diabetes identification: It is important to either wear a bracelet (or necklace) or carry a card indicating you have diabetes and are taking medication to manage your blood glucose levels.
Heart problems: Trulicity (Dulaglutide) may increase heart rate and may affect how electrical impulses travel through the heart muscle. If you have heart disease (e.g., recent Heart Attack, Angina, heart failure) or an abnormal heart rhythm (e.g., heart block or fast heart rate), discuss with your doctor how Trulicity (Dulaglutide) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Trulicity (Dulaglutide), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Intestinal problems: The safety and effectiveness of using Trulicity (Dulaglutide) have not been established for people who have problems with slowed movement of food through the digestive tract. If you have digestive system problems, discuss with your doctor how Trulicity (Dulaglutide) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Trulicity (Dulaglutide), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Kidney function: The safety and effectiveness of using Trulicity (Dulaglutide) for people with reduced kidney function has not been studied. Ensure that you are drinking enough water to prevent dehydration if you experience nausea or vomiting with Trulicity (Dulaglutide). If you have reduced kidney function or Kidney Disease, discuss with your doctor how Trulicity (Dulaglutide) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Trulicity (Dulaglutide), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Liver function: The safety and effectiveness of using Trulicity (Dulaglutide) for people with reduced liver function have not been studied. If you have reduced liver function or liver disease, discuss with your doctor how Trulicity (Dulaglutide) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Trulicity (Dulaglutide), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Low blood glucose (Hypoglycemia): People who use Trulicity (Dulaglutide) and are also taking a sulfonylurea (e.g., Glyburide, Gliclazide) or insulin to control high blood sugar are more at risk of experiencing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). If you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia such as a cold sweat, nervousness or shakiness, fast heartbeat, headache, hunger, confusion, lightheadedness, weakness, and numbness or tingling of the tongue or lips, contact your doctor. Your doctor may need to adjust the dose of your medication(s).
Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas): Trulicity (Dulaglutide) can cause pancreatitis. If you experience symptoms of pancreatitis such as severe and persistent abdominal pain that may move to the back with or without vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. If you have previously had pancreatitis, discuss with your doctor how Trulicity (Dulaglutide) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Trulicity (Dulaglutide), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Risk of thyroid cancer: In rare cases, people have developed thyroid cancer while using Trulicity (Dulaglutide). People with a personal or family history of thyroid cancer or people who have multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (a disease where people have tumours in more than one gland in their body) should not use Trulicity (Dulaglutide). If you develop symptoms of a thyroid tumour, such as difficulty swallowing, a mass in the neck or persistent hoarseness, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Pregnancy: Trulicity (Dulaglutide) should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Trulicity (Dulaglutide), contact your doctor immediately.
If you are planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor about discontinuing Trulicity (Dulaglutide). You should not become pregnant for at least 4 weeks after stopping Trulicity (Dulaglutide), to give the medication enough time to completely leave the body.
Breast-feeding: It is not known if Trulicity (Dulaglutide) passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Trulicity (Dulaglutide), it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Trulicity (Dulaglutide) have not been established for children.
