FAQ

In case of an overdose or severe symptoms like loss of consciousness or breathing difficulties, you should immediately seek emergency medical help or contact poison control at 1-800-222-1222 without any delay.

If you miss a dose, you can inject the missed dose as long as there are at least 72 hours (3 days) or more before their next scheduled dose. However, if their next Trulicity dose is scheduled within less than three days (or 72 hours), it's advised to skip the missed dose and proceed with the upcoming dose as usual.

Yes, it is prescribed by the doctors for long-term treatment.

Trulicity and Ozempic are both non-insulin medications designed to regulate blood glucose levels in patients. Both medications are within a family of medications called GLP-1 agonists. While their active ingredients differ, they have similar mechanisms of action. Ozempic has demonstrated greater weight loss and more effective reduction in blood glucose levels compared to Trulicity in patients.

Trulicity is a non-insulin medication primarily intended for controlling blood glucose levels, not for weight loss. It is considered a weight loss neutral medication. However, as it helps stabilise blood sugar and often accompanies recommendations for regular exercise and healthier eating habits, patients can lose weight as they get their diabetes controlled.

Trulicity is not a type of insulin. It is a GLP-1 agonist which works by stimulating glucose-dependent insulin from the pancreas and inhibiting glucagon.

The effectiveness of Trulicity can vary among patients due to several factors. Nevertheless, many individuals who initiate Trulicity treatment observe improvements in their blood glucose levels within approximately four weeks. However, it may take several more weeks before the full benefits of Trulicity become completely apparent.

Trulicity can sometimes cause stomach discomfort, diarrhea, or constipation. To minimise these side effects, it is recommended to eat smaller and more frequent meals, avoiding high fat foods, etc.

The half life of trulicity is 5 days. This means that after 5 days only half of the dose will be left in the system and therefore will no longer have an effect on blood glucose control. Once you've had your last Trulicity injection, it typically takes around 25 days for the medication to completely leave your body.

Using Trulicity can make you feel tired sometimes. Normally, for most people, these side effects usually get better within two to four weeks.