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    Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    5/26/2021 4:21:09 PM

    Reviewer: 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    First week ok. Second shot my wife thought I had a stroke 8 hours later. So felt bad 5 days later. No energy. Lethargic. Couldn't remember my phone no. Glucose better on Januvia. Dr put me on to lower A1C which was 6.8... is my Dr crazy

    Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    4/26/2021 6:26:50 PM

    Reviewer: LadyBug, 25-34 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Ive had great results! I began Trulisity 6 months ago along with the medication Januvia. My A1C has went from 7.8 to 6.5 with a 26 lb. weight loss. At first I did have the bad burps and bloating lasting 5 days but that's it, nothing after that. I am on the 0.75 dose and it continues going really well. The sweets I try to eat I can no longer tolerate bc they seem way too sweet, I can only eat m ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    12/16/2020 2:46:10 AM

    Reviewer: Lifeofrly, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I started on the .75 dose about 3 months ago, now take 1.75 weekly. Initially it made me nauseous, constipated, gassy from both ends, burbs smelled like rotten eggs. I have lost 20 lbs so far as it has helped me stop overeating because I feel full. If I attempt to eat large portions I feel nauseated. My A1c is also down into normal range. I’m very happy with this medication. I used metformin initi ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    9/7/2020 1:35:36 PM

    Reviewer: Heather , 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    Worked to help lower A1C slightly in combination with Metformin. After 1 year of use developed pancreatitis and had to discontinue use. Worst pain I have ever experienced.

    Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    6/12/2020 6:36:24 PM

    Reviewer: Sweetblood, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Does not work. Blood sugar readings very slightly lower a couple of days. No weight loss, no side effects

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