Trulicity and Vomiting: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Bec...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "This was my 4th week taking Trulicity .75. The 1st two weeks went okay, the 3rd week I started having severe pains in my stomach, severe nausea, hives, diarrhea. The 4th week was the same but worse, I broke out in hives from my head to my feet, had welts all over me. I just got back from the hospital last night because of it. And it's still doing the same thing the next morning, I wake up with severe stomach pains, nausea, I belch and it tastes like rotten eggs, diarrhea, and the itching, hives everywhere! Ended up having to take prednisone and Benadryl for the hives rash, Zofran and acid reducers for the sickness and vomiting. It makes food lay in my stomach and doesn't let it digest. Please do research on this medicine if it is offered."

• mis...
• December 20, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "I began Trulicity in conjunction with Metformin. At first, it was fine. Curbed appetite, lost 15 lbs, no side effects. Each check-up, the dosage would go up. Then came the nausea and horrible smelling burps. Next came the vomiting. It’s the worst feeling. Gonna see if we can scale back because this is ridiculous!"

• Sue...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 20, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I told the doctor that I deal with IBS. My stomach is never in very great condition. Just the same, he insisted I take this medication. I told him I had taken Bydureon in the past with no success. The day following the injection, I was suffering from severe stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, headache. I am angry with the drug company, the doctor, the nurse who bit off my head because I refused to continue. It is now 9 days after the injection, and I am still having issues. In my opinion, not a good drug."

• rac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Trulicity poison for 5 weeks. I have been to the ER 4 times and the urgent care 3 times and hospitalized for severe vomiting and pain that I can’t even describe! I thought I was knocking on death's door twice! Oh yeah, I lost 24 pounds in 5 weeks! Don’t take this poison! The FDA is a joke, they don’t protect the consumer, only the poison they help push!"

• Veg...
• December 6, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "12/06/2018 I took my shot on Saturday, Nov 3rd. By Monday, I was bloated, gassy, had severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, and vomiting. I was in the emergency room twice for dehydration in a 2-week time span. I really wanted it to work, but it was not worth the side effects. I have never been so sick in my life. After 28 days of diarrhea and severe stomach cramps, I had to start probiotics as this drug killed all my good bacteria in my gut. It has been about 33 days since I stopped, and I'm still sick. The probiotics have stopped the diarrhea, however, my bowel movements are not back to normal, and I'm still very gassy. Never again will I take this drug, just not worth the side effects, and I don't even know if I will ever be back to normal again. I hope it did NOT do long-term damage to my entire gastrointestinal system."

• Mar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 28, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been on Trulicity for about four years, and for about a year now, I have been having bouts of vomiting, a bloated stomach, constipation, and now acute pancreatitis! Woke up to a bloated, right-side, and painful ache in my middle abdomen area. Felt like my gallbladder pain again, but it has been removed. It was a terrible pain that ran the length across my stomach, and I knew it was my pancreas. After a blood test, it was diagnosed as acute pancreatitis. Doc told me to quit taking Trulicity right away."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• November 23, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Placed on this drug after my insurance changed and didn't cover Saxenda for weight loss anymore. Lost 17 lbs on Saxenda in 2 months. So far, fewer side effects than Saxenda gave me, haven't vomited once. Nausea is there, and I'm tired, but still able to work 70-hour weeks. Still able to eat, just full with less intake, which is exactly what I need. Lost 4 lbs this week. Taking alongside Metformin 1000 mg twice a day. Everyone is different, it just might be worth a shot for you."

• Jas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started 1.5 Trulicity. Cut my appetite back that night, so good. Day 2 woke up vomiting, all day. Kept nothing down. Day 3. Managed to keep some liquid down at last, and ate 2 bananas over 24 hours. Day 4. Tried dry toast and Vegemite, spewed it up. Tried hard-boiled egg in PM. Day 5. Up 5 am spewing, feeling awful. Bye-bye egg. Day 6, half a banana and 50 gm fresh steamed veggies. So far, so good. Not a clue as to whether to take the second dose? Not keen on feeling so ill all the time."

• 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."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I'm only a few days in on my first injection and cannot wait until it's gone through me. I will doubtfully be continuing this medication. I was told about the possible nausea and that it usually presents 3-4 days in. To that, I timed my dose to not present while I was on shift as I work 4 days straight through at a group home. Well, it wasn't 3-4 days in, rather 4 hours in. I am working a shift from hell, very sick. Extreme acid reflux, gas, horrible-smelling burps, extreme nausea, headaches, and dry heaves as I cannot eat. Can't even hold down water. Sure! Losing weight is inevitable if you cannot even hold down water or eat! With that, low numbers are a no-brainer if you're unable to eat!"

• 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..."

• Aci...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been taking Trulicity for about 2 months. Nausea, horrible acid reflux, stomach pain and bloating, constipation. I'm scared to eat too much, so I suppose I've lost some weight, but at what price? I'm stopping this poison. I can feel fine and literally in 3 minutes, then be vomiting water."

• 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!!"

• Dlr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 15, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Took first shot in doctor's office 2 weeks ago, 75 mg, and started feeling a little unwell that night. Next day, extreme nausea, belching, just sick. Finally subsided night before second shot. Took second shot, helps with bringing numbers down, though. Side effects of fullness - you have to hydrate and eat smaller meals. Hope this helps someone. It does get better. Hope. Took third shot, experienced bad nausea and vomiting."

• Typ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Starting on day one, I was using the bathroom at least six times a day, with the urge to go hitting me suddenly and urgently, with the end product (pardon me) being a thin gruel. I had no appetite, which made it harder to drink enough water to keep up with my fluid loss. By day three, I was nauseated and so dehydrated that my blood pressure dropped, leaving me weak and dizzy. That's when the vomiting started. The worst it got: one sip of water had me throwing up until nothing came out and then dry-heaving to the brink of exhaustion. I was almost completely bedridden for two days and only just recovered today, having survived on sips of Gatorade. I'm amazed the FDA approved Trulicity. It felt more like rat poison than a promising new drug."

• 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."

• 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 2 to 5 years
• April 30, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "Dosage of 1.5 induced vomiting. So ended up on the lower dosage for 2 years. Out of 104 injections, 3 needles did not work - they never dropped down to inject me. Took one back to show the pharmacy. They called Eli Lilly, they asked me to call. I called and talked to customer service, and she stated it worked, I just didn’t know it, and she knows because it is documented?? So the product must be inconsistent as I felt it 101 times, so very disappointed with the lack of customer service and very insulting, insinuating I didn’t know what I was talking about."

• Roy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "What an experience this stuff is!! First week was spent in bed for 3 days, then it got a bit better, then it came back-sulphur, vomiting, urgent need of the toilet, and I feel like I have been hit by a truck! So I couldn't wait for week 2. At first, all was well, a little nausea but all okay. Now, 3 days in, I am in bed, pained, sick, and feel like I am dying! I am determined to use the box of 4 to give it a good go, but if this goes on, I am not sure I will be able to have this long term, as I really find it hard to function. Thankfully, I live in the UK, so I don't pay anything for my medication, as I think I would want a refund if I had to pay to feel this bad! Hopefully, things improve. I will try to update now I finally found this site!"

• Dia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Took the first dose of Trulicity 1.5 Friday 12/09/2016. Saturday was fine. Blood sugar was okay. Taking with 75 units of Lantus in the AM and PM. Sugars are much better (97 this morning). Side effects are real for me though. But they are side effects I have been getting occasionally for the past year, before I started on Trulicity. The major issue for me is stomach cramps, gas (both ends). Sulfur burps are really really bad. Tons of gas. I vomited once and felt much better after doing so. Since I was experiencing these side effects randomly over the past year, I wonder if it's the Lantus - with Trulicity magnifying it. Pure speculation at this point. Dr. for another dose tomorrow. I will take it and see what the next week brings."

• Nev...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "The first week after the shot, I felt exhausted and had no appetite whatsoever. I could only eat a few bites of each meal. The second week, I felt totally normal. Third week, less than 6 hours after taking the dose, I was vomiting and had severe stomach pains and diarrhea. I was so sick that I had to go to the emergency room. The remainder of that week, I would have terrible diarrhea after eating any carbs or fatty foods. The doctor told me to try it one more time. I waited 2 weeks to try it again because I was honestly mortified from the time before. I tried it once more and had severe stomach pains and bloating all that day. That night, I began vomiting and felt like I was going to pass out. It began to be so severe that I had to be hospitalized again. I will never take this medication again. I felt 10x worse than I did when I had the flu. I’m only 21 years old, and usually, my body is not sensitive to medications."