Trulicity and Nausea

[CullersUK]

Hello everyone!
I'm a 62 year male who's been diagnosed as Type 2 for about ten years. During those years, I shamefully admit to being a terrible diabetic - one with an addictive sweet tooth. and little resistance. About two weeks ago, my diabetic review ended with the decision that I needed to start a course of Trulicity injections alongside my metformin, glicazade and one other oral med. Well, I started it two weeks ago and have had two injections. Both injections were followed by a strong feeling of nausea. This was worse on day 2 and day 3 of the week after the injections. During these days I have been unable to raise an appetite and I have noticed my liquid consumption has also reduced over this time too. Any ideas on how to deal with the feeling sick and weakness?

 

[Ellis79]

The nausea is supposed to pass over time as you get used to the medication. The medication, like Ozempic and the rest of the GLP- 1 group of medicines, does indeed reduce appetite, which is some of them are also being prescribed - in some instances in higher doses and under different names, such as Victoza and Saxenda - for weight loss. If you aren't overweight and the side effects you mentioned do not pass, you would be advised to let your GP and care team know.