Trulicity and Gallbladder attack - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gallbladder attack is reported as a side effect among people who take Trulicity (dulaglutide), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Lantus, and have Type 2 diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gallbladder attack when taking Trulicity. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 76,923 people who have side effects when taking Trulicity 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 Gallbladder attack?

Gallbladder attack (gallstones, gallbladder disease and gallbladder pain) is found to be associated with 592 drugs and 987 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gallbladder attack.

On Apr, 16, 2026

76,923 people reported to have side effects when taking Trulicity.
Among them, 24 people (0.03%) have Gallbladder attack.

Could Trulicity cause Gallbladder attack?

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Trulicity when they have Gallbladder attack? *

What is the gender of people who have Gallbladder attack when taking Trulicity? *

female: 85 %
male: 15 %

What is the age of people who have Gallbladder attack when taking Trulicity? *

What are other drugs people take besides Trulicity? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gallbladder attack? *

Diarrhea: 7 people, 29.17%
Eyelid Skin Dryness: 6 people, 25.00%
Eyelids Pruritus (eyelids itching): 6 people, 25.00%
Meningism (the triad of nuchal rigidity (neck stiffness), photophobia (intolerance of bright light) and headache. it is a sign of irritation of the meninges): 6 people, 25.00%
Meningitis Viral (viral inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges): 6 people, 25.00%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 6 people, 25.00%
Itching: 6 people, 25.00%
Oral Candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth): 6 people, 25.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 25.00%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 6 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Type 2 Diabetes: 8 people, 33.33%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 6 people, 25.00%
Diabetes: 3 people, 12.50%
Cushing's Syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat): 3 people, 12.50%
Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 1 person, 4.17%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 4.17%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 1 person, 4.17%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 4.17%

* 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 (the active ingredients of Trulicity) and Trulicity (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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