Potentially severe side effects of Trulicity: Hypoglycemia Gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) Ileus (intestinal blockage) Gallbladder disease Kidney damage Pancreatitis Thyroid tumors (Trulicity carries a boxed warning of thyroid tumors after studies showed an increased risk in animals, but had unclear implications for humans) Allergic reactions Signs and symptoms of serious side effects may include severe abdominal pain, persistent nausea, vomiting, fever, dark urine, or signs of an allergic reaction
Semaglutide stands out for its added cardiovascular, kidney, and liver protections
we see it as a necessary tool for long-term health
Firms with 200 or more workers that provide coverage for GLP-1 agonists primarily for weight loss were asked if they had certain conditions or requirements associated with covering these medications
reports that may relate to prescribing beyond approved labeling, including faster titration
Malanda UL, Welschen LM, Riphagen II, Dekker JM, Nijpels G, Bot SD