Generic name:dulaglutide [ DOO-la-GLOO-tide ]
Drug class:Incretin mimetics
What is Trulicity?
Trulicity is an injectable diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.
Trulicity is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Trulicity is also used to help reduce the risk of serious heart problems such as heart attack or stroke in adults who have type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Trulicity is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
Warnings
You should not use Trulicity if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), or a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (a type of thyroid cancer). Do not use this medicine if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).
In animal studies, Trulicity caused thyroid tumors or thyroid cancer. It is not known whether these effects would occur in people using regular doses. Ask your doctor about your risk.
Call your doctor at once if you have signs of a thyroid tumor, such as swelling or a lump in your neck, trouble swallowing, a hoarse voice, or shortness of breath.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Trulicity if you are allergic to dulaglutide, or if you have:
multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (tumors in your glands);
a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (a type of thyroid cancer); or
diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
