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6 Dulaglutide (Trulicity): Mainly marketed as Trulicity in the US, dulaglutide has had FDA approval for type 2 diabetes management since 2014
Most plans use a gradual dose escalation to help your body adjust and minimize side effects
Nausea and vomiting, common side effects of GLP-1 therapy, can lead to volume depletion, further straining kidney function when paired with medications that inhibit the renin-angiotensin system (RAAS)
The FDA-approved semaglutide comes in injectable pens, but most of the compounded drug is distributed in a vial with a syringe, making it easier to measure in smaller increments
Weve mapped out safe, legitimate strategies to lower your costs in our guide to the cheapest way to get GLP-1 medications