Trulicity and Glumetza drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Trulicity (dulaglutide) and Glumetza (metformin hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include abdominal pain upper among females and nausea among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Trulicity and Glumetza. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 41 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Trulicity?

Trulicity has active ingredients of dulaglutide. It is often used in weight loss. eHealthMe is studying from 77,529 Trulicity users. Check the latest studies of Trulicity.

What is Glumetza?

Glumetza has active ingredients of metformin hydrochloride. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 1,968 Glumetza users. Check the latest studies of Glumetza.



On Aug, 06, 2026

41 people who take Trulicity and Glumetza together, and have interactions are studied.

Trulicity and Glumetza drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Trulicity and Glumetza, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Abdominal pain upper
  2. Diarrhoea
  3. Anorectal discomfort
  4. Cough
  5. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  6. Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
  7. Rhinorrhoea (watery mucus discharge from the nose)
  8. Injection site pain
  9. Diabetic ketoacidosis (diabetic ketoacidosis (dka) is high concentrations of ketone bodies)
  10. Injection site erythema (redness at injection site)

male:

  1. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  2. Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
  3. Blood triglycerides increased
  4. Cystitis (inflammation of the wall of the bladder)
  5. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  6. Diarrhoea
  7. Gastric bypass
  8. Hospitalisation
  9. Injection site induration
  10. Injection site pain

What are the common drug interactions of Trulicity and Glumetza, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Increased appetite

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
  2. Hypoglycaemia (deficiency of glucose in the bloodstream)
  3. Limb injury
  4. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  5. Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
  6. Tendon injury
  7. Diabetic ketoacidosis (diabetic ketoacidosis (dka) is high concentrations of ketone bodies)
  8. Type 1 diabetes mellitus
  9. Chronic kidney disease
  10. Gastric bypass

50-59:

  1. Blood glucose increased
  2. Staphylococcal infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria)
  3. Abdominal pain upper
  4. Constipation
  5. Diarrhoea
  6. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  7. Blood bilirubin increased
  8. Blood triglycerides increased
  9. Pancreatitis acute (sudden inflammation of pancreas)
  10. Pancreatitis chronic (chronic inflammation of pancreas)

60+:

  1. Injection site pruritus (severe itching at injection site)
  2. Diabetic ketoacidosis (diabetic ketoacidosis (dka) is high concentrations of ketone bodies)
  3. Impaired gastric emptying
  4. Overdose
  5. Sensation of foreign body
  6. Abdominal pain lower
  7. Anaphylactic reaction (serious allergic reaction)
  8. Blood glucose decreased
  9. Cystitis (inflammation of the wall of the bladder)
  10. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Type 2 Diabetes: 20 people, 48.78%
  2. High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 12.20%
  3. Depression: 5 people, 12.20%
  4. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 9.76%
  5. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 7.32%
  6. Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 7.32%
  7. High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 7.32%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dulaglutide and metformin hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Trulicity and Glumetza, respectively), and Trulicity and Glumetza (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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