If you’ve struggled with type 2 diabetes, you’ve likely heard of Trulicity (dulaglutide) or similar prescription medications that have surged in popularity. These drugs have been game-changers for regulating blood sugar and losing weight. They’re so in-demand that an estimated 1 in 8 Americans has taken these drugs. With numbers like that, it’s like you’ve tried Trulicity yourself or know someone in the Metroplex who’s taken Trulicity.

The runaway popularity of these medications isn’t the whole story, however. Many patients have come forward to share their negative experiences while on Trulicity and other GLP-1 drugs. In fact, a few of these patients were diagnosed with severe and life-threatening gastrointestinal complications that required surgery and other kinds of emergency medical treatment.

If you were diagnosed with severe gastrointestinal health problems after taking Trulicity or a similar prescription GLP-1 drug, our lawyers serving Dallas-Fort Worth can help you file a lawsuit. The Trulicity attorneys of Bursor & Fisher, P.A. can discuss your eligibility for compensation in a free consultation.


 

About Trulicity (Dulaglutide)

Trulicity is the brand name of an injectable dulaglutide medication developed to help manage type 2 diabetes. It is manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company.

Trulicity received FDA approval for managing type 2 diabetes in 2014. It can be prescribed to patients with type 2 diabetes who are as young as 10 years old. In 2020, Trulicity also received FDA approval for the reduction of cardiovascular risk in adults with type 2 diabetes.

How Do Trulicity and Other Dulaglutides Work?

Trulicity is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1, or sometimes GLP-1 RA).

GLP-1 is a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate blood sugar and feelings of satiety. GLP-1 agonists mimic this hormone, which improves blood sugar levels, slows the movement of food from the stomach into the small intestine during digestion, and helps people feel satiated.

To put this another way, taking Trulicity helps lower a person’s blood sugar. In addition, the Trulicity patient will not feel hungry, which reduces the desire to snack and possibly overeat. By consuming fewer calories each day, the patient will gradually lose weight.

What Drugs Are Similar to Trulicity?

Trulicity has yet to become a household name, which is why many people tend to use the word “Ozempic” as a catch-all term for these popular diabetes and weight loss drugs. In truth, Ozempic is a brand name of a specific GLP-1 prescribed to patients with type 2 diabetes. Regardless of what terms are used, Trulicity works much the same way as semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide.

People in Dallas-Fort Worth may recognize these other popular brand names for modern weight loss drugs that are in high demand:

  • Ozempic (semaglutide from Novo Nordisk)
  • Rybelsus (semaglutide from Novo Nordisk)
  • Wegovy (semaglutide from Novo Nordisk)
  • Mounjaro (tirzepatide from Eli Lilly and Company)
  • Zepbound (tirzepatide from Eli Lilly and Company)
  • Saxenda (liraglutide from Novo Nordisk)
  • Victoza (liraglutide from Novo Nordisk)

Bursor & Fisher, P.A. can represent Dallas-Fort Worth Trulicity patients in lawsuits if they took any of the medications listed above and were diagnosed with major complications that affected their gastrointestinal health.

Common Side Effects of Trulicity

It’s common for patients to experience mild and temporary side effects when taking Trulicity. These minor side effects include a lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, and dizziness.

In most cases, these minor side effects are common when patients start taking Trulicity and other drugs similar to dulaglutide. The side effects typically subside over time as the patient gets used to taking the medication and their body adjusts to the dosage.

If mild side effects persist for a long period of time, it’s important to consult your doctor about the best course of action.

How Long Do These Common Trulicity Side Effects Last?

Generally two to six weeks, though results may vary from patient to patient.

In many cases, these minor side effects are common when patients start taking dulaglutide injections. The side effects typically subside over time as the patient gets used to taking the medication and their body adjusts to the dosage.

If the mild side effects of Trulicity persist for a long period of time or get worse, it’s important to consult your doctor about the best course of action.

Serious Health Complications Linked to Trulicity

Some Dallas-Fort Worth Trulicity patients have experienced serious side effects and medical complications even though they took their dulaglutide injections as directed. Some of the health issues linked to the use of GLP-1 drugs and dual GIP/GLP-1 medications include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, kidney disease, heart palpitations, and gastrointestinal health problems.

When discussing Trulicity with a doctor, patients are encouraged to share their medical history in detail, including any past health issues or a family history of certain medical problems.

Gastrointestinal Health Problems Linked to Trulicity Use

In addition to a heightened risk of pancreatitis and gallstones highlighted above, Trulicity patients have also suffered from the following serious gastrointestinal issues:

  • Severe and Prolonged Vomiting – While nausea and some vomiting are normal side effects when taking dulaglutide, some patients vomit several times a day for two weeks or more. Frequent bouts of vomiting can cause severe dehydration, malnutrition, irritation and injury to the esophagus, acidic erosion of the tooth enamel, and tooth loss.
  • Stomach Paralysis (Gastroparesis) – Stomach paralysis is a condition in which the nerves and muscles of the stomach do not push food into the small intestine for further digestion. If gastroparesis is not treated, it could contribute to malnutrition, dehydration, the formation of a bezoar (a solid mass inside the stomach), and a host of other health problems.
  • Intestinal Obstruction – An intestinal obstruction is a blockage in the small intestine or part of the large intestine. Intestinal obstructions prevent food from traveling through a person’s GI tract for digestion and excretion. If an intestinal obstruction is not treated, it could cause death of the surrounding intestinal tissue and infection of the abdominal cavity (peritonitis).
  • Bowel Obstruction – Bowel obstructions are intestinal blockages that affect the large intestine and colon. Like obstructions of the small intestine, an untreated blockage in the bowel could lead to tissue death, peritonitis, or sepsis.

If you are concerned that you could experience one of the GI health problems above after taking Trulicity, you need to speak with your doctor about your medical care options.

In extreme cases of intestinal obstruction and bowel blockage, the Trulicity patient may require the use of an ileostomy bag or a colostomy bag for the rest of their life. Additionally, these gastrointestinal conditions could be fatal if patients do not receive proper medical attention.

How Common Are These Serious Health Issues from Trulicity Use?

The gastrointestinal complications listed above are rare. Many patients who have been prescribed dulaglutide have not required hospitalization or medical treatment to address the side effects they’ve experienced while on a GLP-1.

That said, many GLP-1 patients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have experienced serious gastrointestinal problems from taking drugs like Trulicity. Even Metroplex patients who carefully followed their doctor’s orders came down with these severe GI health issues.

The lawyers at Bursor & Fisher, P.A. is here to provide legal information and support to these people who’ve been adversely affected by taking Trulicity and similar diabetes and weight loss medications as directed.

Symptoms and Warning Signs of Serious Gastrointestinal Complications

If you have concerns about the severe GI health complications that we’ve noted above, there are numerous warning signs of these conditions that you should be aware of. Here are the most common symptoms of the major gastrointestinal problems associated with Trulicity use:

  • Frequent nausea
  • Excessive vomiting
  • Acid reflux (GERD)
  • Severe abdominal discomfort
  • Bloating or swelling of the abdomen
  • Loss of appetite
  • Lack of bowel movements

What to Do If You Experience Gastrointestinal Complications from Trulicity Use

If you have experienced any of the GI warning signs that we’ve listed above, seek medical attention ASAP. Do not delay. As we’ve mentioned, severe medical complications that affect the gastrointestinal tract could be fatal if they are not treated immediately.

After you’ve received medical attention, you will likely have questions about seeking legal compensation from Eli Lilly and Company. When you’ve recovered and are well enough to do so, we encourage you to contact our Trulicity lawsuit attorneys serving Dallas-Fort Worth for a free consultation.

Can I File a Lawsuit for GI Problems Linked to Trulicity Use?

Yes. If your gastrointestinal health was negatively affected after taking Trulicity, you can potentially file a lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Company.

While Eli Lilly and Company provides warning labels about common side effects of their dulaglutide medications, their labels may not have provided adequate warnings about severe health risks such as stomach paralysis, intestinal blockages, bowel obstruction, or frequent and excessive vomiting.

Had people been warned about the severity of these rare complications, they might not have taken Trulicity in the first place.

Who Is Eligible to File a Trulicity Lawsuit in Dallas-Fort Worth?

You may qualify for a dulaglutide lawsuit if you were prescribed Trulicity and suffered serious health complications as a result. However, the presence of certain medical conditions, past surgical procedures, or other health factors could block you from seeking compensation through legal action.

It’s important to speak with our Dallas-Fort Worth Trulicity lawsuit lawyers as soon as possible. Our experienced team of attorneys can discuss what happened to you, the severity of your medical condition, and determine if you are eligible to seek compensation from Eli Lilly and Company in a legal action.

How Much Can I Win If I File a Trulicity Lawsuit?

That depends on a number of factors that are unique to your experiences taking Trulicity and your subsequent medical problems. We cannot provide an estimate without first reviewing your case.

As part of the free case evaluation, our dulaglutide attorneys can discuss the physical harm, lasting difficulties, and financial losses you experienced from taking Trulicity and what that could mean for the value of your legal claim.

Why Choose Bursor & Fisher, P.A. for Your Trulicity Lawsuit

The attorneys of Bursor & Fisher, P.A. are nationwide leaders in complex, high-stakes litigation. Since 2008, our law firm has secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts in large lawsuits. This includes a $267 million jury verdict against a debt collector who was found to have violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

With law offices in Miami, New York City, and the San Francisco Bay Area, our firm has represented more than 160 million people in legal actions—that’s roughly 1 in every 2 Americans.

In addition to offering free case evaluations, Bursor & Fisher, P.A. operates on a contingency fee basis. That means you don’t pay our attorneys anything unless we can recover money for you.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Trulicity Attorney?

At Bursor & Fisher, P.A., it costs clients nothing upfront to get their cases evaluated by our Trulicity attorneys.

In addition to offering free case reviews, our law firm also operates on a contingency fee basis. In other words, you don’t pay our Trulicity lawyers anything unless and until we win.

Put simply: you pay our law firm nothing unless we secure compensation for you.

How Can I Learn More About Filing a Trulicity Lawsuit in Dallas-Fort Worth?

If you or someone you know was diagnosed with a serious gastrointestinal complication after taking Trulicity, you’re not alone. The team at Bursor & Fisher, P.A. is here to help. Contact our Trulicity lawsuit lawyers serving Dallas-Fort Worth to discuss your legal options. Our Trulicity attorneys can discuss the details of your GI problems and lasting health issues as part of a free case review.

Bursor & Fisher, P.A. is not a medical provider. The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

 

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