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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Trulicity is a medication used to lower blood sugar and is available by prescription for people with Type 2 diabetes. It is an injected medication and works to prevent kidney damage and other poor health conditions that will result from unchecked high blood sugar, and it can also decrease the risk for cardiovascular events like a heart attack or stroke. It is usually prescribed along with doctor recommendations for a diet and exercise program for maximum effectiveness with blood sugar control.
The standard Trulicity dosage is an injection 1x per week.
Inject medication under the skin in the thigh, upper arm, or abdomen (excluding a 2” radius around the navel) as directed by your doctor.
Let your doctor know of any history of kidney disease, pancreatitis, stomach or intestinal disorders like gastroparesis, or eye problems like diabetic retinopathy before starting on Trulicity.
Medication may cause temporarily blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness as a result of extremely low or high blood sugar. If this occurs driving or using machinery should be avoided until your vision stabilizes.
Limit alcohol consumption while using Trulicity pens.
Trulicity side effects may occur, and some users may experience nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, decrease appetite, tiredness, or weakness. If Trulicity side effects are experienced, you may want to stop using the medication and meet with your doctor again to discuss blood sugar-lowering medication alternatives.