Trulicity and Gas: What Users Say (Page 2)

• 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!"

• 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."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started taking Trulicity Thursday after a lot of apprehension due to reading not only bad but very worrying reviews on it. Well, I’m into my fourth day now and can very happily report it’s been fine apart from very slight nausea, which I can live with. I have had terrible trapped wind and burps at nighttime, which has kept me awake, but this is the first night I’m not suffering. My appetite has gone right down, and my sugar levels, although not completely down, are better than they were. To be honest, the very slight effects I have suffered have been nothing compared to the tiredness, sickness, and the feeling that comes with high sugar levels. For me personally, I can only give a positive review as so far, so good and have no real negatives to report. All I can suggest for anyone going onto this medication, it is worth giving a go. It may not suit everyone, but until you try it, you won’t know."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "On 06/16/19, I took my first injection of Trulicity, and for the first 2 days, I felt good. My sugar levels were staying between 100-130. By the morning of day 3, I was starting to feel nauseated. Then I was starting to belch up a nasty taste in my mouth, like a metal taste, and it smelled like sewage. Then I started to get very bloated and gassy. I could not have bowel movements and could not release any gas out of my stomach. My stomach felt so hard, and it was hurting me so badly. I had a very bad full feeling, and I stopped eating by that Friday morning, which was the 5th day, and I was experiencing very bad indigestion. I took Gas X and Pepcid AC, but no relief at all! I have gone 4 days with no appetite, and I’m getting concerned because of being a Type 2 diabetic. I really think this medication needs to be taken off the market. I have read too many bad reviews with people having the same symptoms. I will definitely NOT be taking this medication again or ever recommend it for anyone to take!!"

• Kid...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "Trulicity did the opposite for me to what it was supposed to do. It started to raise my blood sugar. My doctor took me off of Trulicity. We are trying other things. I have been off of it for two weeks. While on it, I had given side effects of bad gas and my upper digestive tract in such bad pain and my lower abdomen pain. I thought I was having appendix issues. I have missed two days in a row of work. This is toxic chemicals. Hopefully, I will feel better soon."

• 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."

• Car...
• May 2, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "My mum started on Trulicity in November. She felt nauseous almost from day one, bloated, tender stomach, diarrhea, gassy. In mid-February, she went into A&E, then into intensive care with severe dehydration. On March 6th, after 4 days back home, she died from acute pancreatitis. I only found out the cause of death today but already believed Trulicity to be the underlying cause."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started Trulicity June 2019. For the first 12 weeks, it was great. A1C was down, lost about 8 lbs. Then the diarrhea, bloating, gas, and belching started. I would take it on Monday, and I was sick Wednesday and Thursday. Couldn't do anything. Tracked and limited the food I was eating, but I was still getting sick. My doctor did not know what the problem was. Finally, after a scope to make sure there was not a problem with my digestive system, I went off the Trulicity in December and am now back on Metformin. The sickness subsided. Even though I've been off Trulicity for about 2 months, I still have bouts of diarrhea, bloating, gas, and belching. I'm not sure if the Metformin is reacting with the Trulicity that's still in my system."

• Chu...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 17, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been taking Trulicity for over a year. I started developing back pains, and my belly seems to be getting bigger. I would go to the ER, saying, am I getting a stroke or heart attack? Another time I told them that it feels like my body is vibrating. I was in the ER twice in March 2019. I had an endoscopy. The doctor said to stop using Trulicity, that it was affecting my pancreas. It has been almost 3 months, and the body aches and pain, including the breasts, have subsided. I was having anxiety, also gas and frequent stools. My body felt like it was being taken over by silicone, and poisoning my body."

• tin...
• November 21, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "This is my 2nd week. Not good. I thought last week the nausea and pain in the stomach was because I also took one of my other meds. Nope. It is this medicine. Last week I was so sick for 2 days. I took it Saturday afternoon and started belching sulfuric burps and farts. This morning... I started throwing up and bathroom runs starting at 6:30 a.m. All sulfuric smelling. Throwing up and smelling that makes me puke more. Will never take this again."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "Starting the second month of using Trulicity. Came on here to see what others have experienced as far as side effects. While I did experience sulfur burps and gas the first month, not nearly as bad as others describe. I've had gastric reflux for about 10 years before this drug, and it seems to be made worse, but I will give it more time since I am seeing normal blood sugars. I also use Humalog, Basaglar, Metformin, and Januvia. Thank God for health insurance."

• Pap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was put on Trulicity and have taken two doses. Four days after taking the first dose, I developed a sour stomach when I belched, and I belched a lot. Immediately, my stomach started burning, and I had heartburn and a lot of gas in the stomach. Very painful. Then it seemed to move to my intestines, where I felt burning, gas, and eventually diarrhea. This lasted for about five days, then the symptoms subsided. Then I took my second dose, and four days later, all the symptoms came back with a vengeance. Can't live like this. No more for me."

• maw...
• May 23, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been on for 3 weeks, take shot on Mon. Side effects started on day 3. 2nd week, day 4, this week, day 5. Upset stomach, vomiting, extreme nausea! Nothing helps! Horrible belching and gas! Cannot function on those days. Blood sugars are great! The jury is still out. Do these effects go away after a while?"

• Eda...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I took Trulicity for 5 weeks only. I think I almost died with pain all over my body. I couldn't sleep. Whenever I lay down, my head was spinning. Gassy, stool, and urine were beginning to back up. I have not tested my A1C as yet. I stopped. This is a lot of rubbish. Don't take it!"

• Jue...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I took Trulicity for 2 weeks. I felt so nauseated that I had to call off work. The first 2 days I was fine, then I began to feel sick at my stomach, and I was gassy and belching all the time. I had to stop after the 2nd injection. This is not for me..."

• Osc...
• March 23, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I just want to say what a horrible experience using Trulicity. Every single side effect happened to me, and I used the low dose one. I had nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, upper, lower, and mid-abdomen pain. It was so bad that I dragged myself to my doctors, and they had to call an ambulance because my BP dropped to low levels. The nurse said I looked green. I got dehydrated, and a week after, my stomach was still gassy and in pain. I hope it works for some of you, but if you are considering it, be advised, I lost an unhealthy 12 lbs in a few days."

• mag...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 8, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I'm not sure how to rate Trulicity. It's done a great job in reducing blood sugar (my blood sugar is an average of 146, down from almost 200 average). A1C is 7.1, down from 8.7 in 3 months and 6 shots of 0.75 mg Trulicity in the last month and a half. I've experienced no discomfort from taking the shots, I most often feel nothing and rarely the faintest prick of the needle. The downside is the side effects that I've had: outrageous gas, vomiting, and diarrhea. Side effects start 2-3 days after taking the shot and can last up to 5 days so far. I'm going to reduce and change my diet to see if that reduces the side effects, or I'll have to try something else."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 11, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am now on Trulicity for three and a half weeks. I have experienced severe bloating, belching, and flatulence. Also, I have experienced sour stomach and acid reflux. The severe belching and flatulence is enough to keep me awake at night. I've tried Gas-X, does not help, and Rolaids. Has anybody experienced these side effects? On the positive side, my blood sugar has come down the last 75 points to be in the 120 to 130 range, which I have not been able to achieve with Tresiba alone. What I was really wondering, because of the positive effects of lowered blood sugar, will these symptoms subside eventually?"

• Ren...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 18, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Had to switch to Trulicity when Ins. wouldn't cover Bydureon. T. shot is much easier to use. Lost a few lbs due to nausea. I have stomach pains, gas, constipation, headaches, bloating, and full feeling. My body just aches. I take water aerobics 4 nights a week. Consider myself very active & this has slowed me down in class. I'm more tired & really dread having to mow the yard. I did lose about 8-10 lbs. It didn't stop me from wanting sweets or eating. I have been able to back off Novolog completely & cut my Levemir down 10 units. I take Metformin & Glimepiride. My A1C down to 5.9. Had extremely low readings (40's-60's) & the doctor wants me to bring numbers up now! I will continue to use because it works for sugar, but it is rough on the rest of me."

• Ric...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have just given myself the fourth dose (yesterday). The first two weeks were pretty brutal. Flu-like symptoms, zero energy, gas, and nasty burps. The week after the third dose was much better. The burps come and go, as does the gas. I have tons more energy, almost normal, and sometimes I actually have felt my appetite coming back. I have lost 6 lbs in three weeks and feel like that is tapering off, and that is fine. I have to make myself eat, which is a first in my life. I miss the desire for food, but I have no desire for the bad foods I was eating before, so that is a great thing. I'm going to keep going and see if things continue to taper off. I was on Farxiga previously and spent $5000 to find out (all by myself with no help from doctors) that it was making me incredibly ill with gastrointestinal issues. Glad that is over, and anything feels better than that. Best of luck to all."

• Lvn...
• August 30, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've never had a 'good' digestive system, so gas, diarrhea, and acid reflux are the norm. Now I think the Trulicity is making it worse. The day after I inject, I am exhausted - I feel like I don't even have the strength to open a can or take a bath. Even thinking of how much effort it will take exhausts me. I inject on Monday - so Tuesday I was exhausted, Wednesday, today, I woke up with my stomach feeling bloated, grumbly, and first thing, gassy diarrhea. I tried to eat something and wound up wasting most of the plate. Blood sugar levels are better. I am taking the Trulicity in addition to metformin time release and glipizide. My A1C readings were 378. Now I'm seeing 158 average. I have had 2 episodes of low sugar due to not eating enough. PS: I am in Ohio and on Medicaid. The Trulicity was covered 100%, but I am sure that's because I have a substantiated history of escalating need in managing my diabetes."

• Mag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have just taken my second shot of the 0.75. It brought down my morning numbers significantly, within normal range every day. I have had minimal side effects; a little nausea, flatulence, a sense of being too full after a small meal. Quite fatigued the day I take it. Given the good results I've had so far, I will continue unless something significant comes up."

• Par...
• March 13, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "This is my 3rd week on Trulicity. The first 2 weeks weren't good. I had bloating, stomach pain, indigestion, and constipation. It woke me up in the night. My blood sugar wasn't improving either. I took my 3rd dose 2 days ago. Yesterday and last night, I had the bloating and stomach pain. I started feeling better this morning. Some of the gas passed, and I struggled through the rest. This morning, my fasting blood sugar was 130 when it has been 190-225 in the past. This is an improvement, but I've got a ways to go yet. I feel better if I eat very small meals and have a healthy snack in between. It's better than Victoza."

• 803...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started Trulicity Feb 20, 2019... Yes (gas, liquid poop, stomach pain, dizziness, low blood sugar levels, and nausea), but the remedy for me was to change my diet. Started juicing (only fruits and lots of vegetables). Lost 15 lbs, added lemon to my juices. GINGER is a must... Gastroparesis is real. Numbers were low since day one. 89% in normal range weekly. Normal cost for 1 year $2,375.00. Have it delivered home by your insurance, and they cover it 95%. Only $30 for a 90-day supply. Plus, I have a continuous glucose monitor Freestyle Libre 14-day kit. Use iPhone as a reader... working on getting insurance to cover sensors. But for now, it's $75 monthly. Get ginger drink or tea drink 2x daily. It aids in digestion... no bloat or constipation. I love my meter, it shows me how the food I eat affects me and pushes me to be more active."

• alo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 7, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I never had any side effects from Trulicity other than bruising at the injection site. It helped lower my A1C for about a year, but it is creeping back up. I never had any nausea, gas, or any other mentioned side effects. My doctor took me off of it, and I am going to try Ozempic. It supposedly has better appetite control."