Trulicity Face: How Common, How Long It Lasts, What Helps
The Trulicity label does not include Face changes as a side effect. What people mean by it: a thinner or older-looking face after fast weight loss (often called Ozempic face).
- In the label
- Not listed
- Most common in the label
- Nausea 21.1%
A quick look at Trulicity
Its half-life is about 5 days. After 5 d, half is gone, and after five half-lives (25 d), about 3% remains.
Sources: FDA label (DailyMed).
What the Trulicity label lists instead
The Trulicity label does not include Face changes. The five side effects listed most often are these.
| Side effect | Placebo | Trulicity 0.75 mg | Trulicity 1.5 mg | More than placebo, 1.5 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 5.3% | 12.4% | 21.1% | +15.8 points |
| Vomiting | 2.3% | 6% | 12.7% | +10.4 points |
| Diarrhea | 6.7% | 8.9% | 12.6% | +5.9 points |
| Abdominal Pain | 4.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% | +4.5 points |
| Decreased Appetite | 1.6% | 4.9% | 8.6% | +7 points |
This information comes from the Trulicity label (DailyMed).
Source: FDA label (DailyMed).