Trulicity and Diarrhea: What Users Say (Page 3)

• No ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Omg, I have been sick since day one of taking this shot. I do not recommend it to anyone! Unless you like to vomit and have diarrhea 24/7. BTW, that's how you lose weight, you can't eat or stay off the toilet. No, no, no more shots for this lady."

• ALO...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 15, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I took Trulicity .75 for about 6 months, and it was great! Lowered my A1C from 10 to 7.8! My doctor thought I should try the 1.5 mcg dose to see if I could lower my A1C a little more. I have been on the higher dose for just over 2 months now and am not well. I have headaches 2-3 days a week, diarrhea, and am tired all the time, it seems. I am scheduled to recheck my A1C soon, so I will see if it is worth the 'sick' feelings."

• Evi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I took my first injection of Trulicity on a Thursday. On Sunday morning, I woke up and I had stomach pain, diarrhea, wanted to vomit, and felt horrible. I thought I was sick. After 3 days, I was okay. Then my second injection was done on the next Thursday, and I woke up again on Sunday with stomach pain and diarrhea. I can't use it anymore. My blood sugar is very good, but I can't live like that."

• Chu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I took my first dose on Saturday, July 20, 2019, and immediately I had a headache, nausea, diarrhea, and extreme abdominal pain. It's already my 4th day, and I'm still in extreme pain. I can't eat anything, can't sleep due to the pain, burping sewer smell. I don't recommend this to anyone. I cry in pain. I threw away the other injections. I will never use Trulicity again. I am counting down the days until this medication comes out of my system!"

• Txk...
• March 20, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "Horrible medicine. Made me feel terrible for two weeks: nauseous, diarrhea, exhaustion, headaches, etc. The drug is truly a poison. I have taken many diabetes drugs, but this one is out of control. Shocking it was approved by the FDA."

• una...
• February 28, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Second day after first injection, woke up with the worst case of sour stomach I have ever experienced. Burps were out of control, frequent and absolutely disgusting smelling and tasting. Made it to work only to vomit twice in 3 hours... almost messed myself in the process... diarrhea was also in full water effect. Thankfully, I was able to leave early (within 1 hour of second episode). I hope these symptoms decrease dramatically and rapidly. Anyone else experience side effects this severe? I am literally unable to leave my bathroom's side. Cannot even attempt to work or leave the house without fear of needing a new outfit. I took 1, 1.5 injection."

• pra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I continue from my previous review on October 7, 2019. So, 4 doses of 0.75 and 6 doses of 1.5 from 14 OCT. My A1C comes down from 9.5 to 6.6 (was on Janumet 50/1000 twice a day + 60 mg gliclazide) - changed to Trulicity + 2000 metformin + 60 gliclazide. After this result, the doctor has put me off gliclazide. Now only Trulicity 0.75 weekly + metformin 1000 twice a day, which is good. The side effects are extreme fatigue on days 3 and 4, lack of appetite, and diarrhea once in a while. I hope going back to 0.75 should get rid of these side effects. Diet is very important, I have recorded the diet that works for me in the previous posts. Stay healthy!"

• Isl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am in the UK, and the National Health System usually only prescribes it for patients over 31 BMI, and I was under that. So I had to make a case for trying Trulicity as I was reluctant to go onto insulin injections. I was originally on Metformin but experienced chronic diarrhea, so the next step was Glicazide. This on its own was not effective. I have just had my second injection of Trulicity, and no side effects at all. My blood sugars went from 11 down to 6 the same day. I am not hungry all the time now, so I have three low-carb meals and 4 Glicazide each day. I lost 2 lbs in the first week. I discovered that towards the end of the week, my bloods began to creep up but went right down once I took the second injection. I am on the lowest dose at the moment, but the diabetic nurse specialist intends to up the dose after a month. Will see how that works out. As of this moment, I am very happy with Trulicity."

• Cat...
• March 8, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "First week - I was cold all the time, and I'm never cold. I had flu-like body aches. I had nausea after the first day. By the fourth day, I had vomiting and diarrhea for about 8 hours straight. Today is one week after the first injection, and my stomach is still not the same. I will NOT be taking another injection. Also, for several days, horrible belching, a rotten egg smell."

• cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have taken a 1.75 mg shot of Trulicity, and I'm going to beg my doctor to take me off of it. I was nauseous from day 2 onward, and today (7 days later), I'm vomiting, have explosive diarrhea, and horrible, foul belching. This is the same exact reaction, down to the belching, that I had while taking Metformin. If you are taking Trulicity and Metformin, I'm not sure how you are even alive. My A1C, tested twice in the last 6 months, is 6.5, and that was while taking Januvia, Pioglitazone, and Farxiga. My doctor replaced the Januvia with Trulicity to help improve my daily high readings. Today is shot day...not happening. As I type, I'm about to puke..."

• sri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "My A1C was 10+ and now, according to docs, is 'right about where we want to see it' at 6.4, but let me tell you... this stuff says it may help you lose weight? I know exactly where my weight has gone - down the toilet. My injections I do on Mondays. This week, all day/night Monday, horrible gas, bloating, and abdominal pain. Tuesday/Wednesday, a little better. Thursday, omg... I ate spaghetti last night and was in the bathroom most of the day today with 100% water coming out. Honestly, the side effects for me are starting to be not worth it. I plan to do next week's injection, and if any similar issues, I think I'm done."

• Tra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was worried about this injection, which proved to be simple and painless. What I wasn't ready for were the side effects: nausea that lasted 1 month and limited my abilities to go to work, diarrhea that was constant and explosive, which also limited my daily activities and lasted 3 weeks, followed by dehydration, dizziness, and foggy thinking. I had just started a new job, so this was a bad experience for me. I did, however, lose weight due to the nausea and diarrhea."

• Deb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "If you want to feel like you are dying, this Trulicity is the drug for you! This drug is a disgrace and shouldn’t even be allowed to be on the market! SERIOUSLY! Worst medication I have ever taken! Pray they don't delete my post! I took this drug this morning, given to me by my doctor. I have had severe, nonstop, excruciating pains throughout my stomach, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea! I looked over side effects, and it says exactly that - plus you can get deadly thyroid cancer. Do yourself a favor and REJECT THIS DISGUSTING, DEADLY MEDICINE!!"

• Cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "Trulicity is the worst. I started on Saturday after Thanksgiving. On Monday at 4 pm, I started feeling bad. Got home from work, diarrhea set in, very nauseous, belching rotten eggs, the smell was horrible, pain on the left side, and I was very cold. I went to bed, got up the next morning, very, very sick. Went to work, coworkers saw me and said, 'Are you OK?' I had to leave early, missed work the next day. Rapid heartbeat by Thursday, a week later still not eating, very dizzy. Will never take again - nightmare. Quality of life sucks."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 21, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "Have been on the 0.75 dose for over a year. Endocrinologist wanted to increase the amount, and I said I couldn’t handle the nausea at 0.75. But they encouraged me to continue. I really tried to forge past the nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Yes, my sugars have come down, however, since February, they have started to be all over the map. The nausea is much worse, I’m vomiting in my sleep and choking all the time. Irregular periods. Constant diarrhea. Numbness in my feet. Excessive fatigue. Joint pain. Itching all over. Sore throat. And most recently, abdominal pain in my left upper stomach. I’m terrified I’m getting pancreatitis. This is not worth it. My doctor and endocrinologist said I would lose weight on this medication. False. I’ve gained 6 pounds. I’m over it. My kidney function has decreased, I’m now stage 2 chronic kidney disease. I pray the medication isn’t to blame. I also pray that it hasn’t caused permanent damage to other organs. Don’t use this medication."

• Did...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am on week 5, started on a high dose, was supposed to start a low dose (my error). Corrected the dosage problem, but not the side effects. Sugar levels are good, but not worth this. Continual diarrhea, lots of it with little to no warning. The past week and a half, I eat and it's gone. I am at the point that I don't want food of any kind because of the results. Hydration is a chore. For me, this was a big mistake. Bravo to those without these painful side effects. BTW, I am down 11.5 lbs, one positive thing."

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I love this medicine. I started on Victoza samples, but then we discovered my insurance won't pay for it, and it did work much better, especially with weight loss. So our second option was Trulicity. No, it hasn't helped with weight loss, but it seems to be helping me control my blood sugar. I do feel full often, so maybe over time I will lose weight, but so far I have not. The only downside is that I feel I could use 2 doses a week instead of 1. I'm not sure if that's approved, but I'm going to talk with my doctor about it to see. I was shocked because metformin did not work at all for me and caused me to have awful diarrhea, but I have not had the problem with Trulicity at all! I woke up with a blood sugar of 105, which I had been waking up with at 150, sometimes higher. So my experience has been good so far."

• Mic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Week 6 update... The first 5 shots (5 weeks), lowest dose of 0.75. I had the usual nausea for a day or two after each shot and loss of appetite... no big deal, as it felt good to NOT be hungry and craving the carbs! Week 6 was this past Sunday. No nausea, but started with the sulfur burps and diarrhea Thursday night. Might not be connected, seeing it is week 6 and NOT week 1 or 2? I am down around 11 - 12 pounds since starting 6 weeks ago. Levels have been running NO higher than 126... UNHEARD of for me :) Also take Metformin XR x2 pills daily. I am soooo anxious to get my A1c level checked in a couple of months :)"

• Sic...
• November 22, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "PART 1: Been on Trulicity for approx. 6 weeks (2 weeks at .5, the rest at 1.5). I FEEL LIKE CRAP. No weight loss, but sugars are running low, sometimes too low (60s). The first 2 weeks were like everyone else: diarrhea, heartburn, etc. BUT THIS WEEK IS THE WORST. I couldn't sleep one night due to the heartburn, I'm constantly nauseous and can't eat. Surprisingly, I've been constipated lately and had to take stool softeners. Yesterday (Saturday) I threw up 4 times!! Reading the other comments did help explain the other effects I also have been experiencing. I am EXTREMELY fatigued ALL the time, I'm already on anti-depressants, but this is actually making symptoms worse than before I was on Trulicity. I have constant headaches....."

• Jh2...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I received a sample from my Dr. to try before filling the script. Day I took the injection, I was fine. Day two had mild diarrhea. Day three, severe diarrhea & can't eat. I have literally had 5 crackers & a piece of toast in three days. Vomiting, horrible belching & abdominal pain & still more diarrhea. I am fighting to stay hydrated. I have an upset stomach with Metformin, so I should have known that this would cause problems. I'm convinced that the reason you lose weight with this is because you can't eat at all! I won't be taking a dose this week."

• Kar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I’m on Week 3 of using Trulicity. I’ve had stomach issues where I can’t poop for 2 days, and then I get a sour stomach followed by horrible diarrhea. I also have horrible heartburn as well. I’m currently looking for things I can do to combat these issues."

• Uni...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 1, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on this medication for the last month. I had been taking up to 50 units of Novolog and 50 units of Levemir, 1000 mg of metformin, and 300 mg of Invokana. So I added Trulicity (highest dose). My side effects have been 14-pound weight loss, appetite loss, and some diarrhea. My blood sugars have been the best in 10 years...150 and below. I feel great. I have decreased my insulin to just a few injections a day. I am more than satisfied!"

• Jan...
• April 21, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Trulicity since January. After taking Metformin for 10 years, along with Januvia the last year, I was having less success controlling my numbers. For the last year I was on Metformin, prescribed by a different provider, I suffered from diarrhea several times a day when she increased it to 1000 mg BID, and my glucose was not controlled. My current endocrinologist changed my medications to Glipizide and Trulicity. I had minimal nausea for a couple of days with my first dose of Trulicity. That has been my only side effect. My glucose was under control within one week. Down from over 200 to within normal limits (70-110). After 90 days, my A1C was down to 6.8 from 9.1. All of my other labs were normal. I am happy."

• Bin...
• August 7, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am on my 3rd week of Trulicity. I was really apprehensive after the first dose, and I waited for the awful symptoms to kick in. I was looking after my diet and exercising. After 4 days, I kinda overate and also had some ice cream. That's when the nausea and diarrhea kicked in. Stomach and nausea settled back to normal in a day or so. To avoid these symptoms, it's really important to avoid dairy and eat very small meals. My numbers have shown a dramatic improvement. I've lost 11 pounds so far, but that's because I have dieted and exercised along with the Trulicity. Good luck, everybody."

• All...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "This drug is great for type 2 diabetics who exercise and eat right daily. I'm currently on my second dose and have lost 20 lbs in 3 weeks. I drank some tequila the third day after my injection and felt terrible. I experienced bad abdominal cramps, tons of belching, and diarrhea, so that's why I gave it an 8.0 because while you're on this medication, you'll have to do right. I don't eat chips, I eat trail mix and mostly high-grain bread, fish, and vegetables, and I consume 70 plus oz of water a day, so that's why this medication works for me. If you plan on eating whatever and drinking soda, juice, and alcohol, I do not recommend this medication. I have heard horror stories for those like this who took this medication. But if not, get it immediately and feel great."