Trulicity for Pregnancy: Evidence, Eligibility, Coverage
The Trulicity label: There is not enough pregnancy data to judge the risk. Ask your doctor before you try to conceive.
- Active ingredient
- dulaglutide
- How it is taken
- weekly injection
Trulicity in brief
Its half-life is about 5 days: after 5 d, half is gone, and about 3% remains after five half-lives (25 d).
Sources: FDA label (DailyMed).
Pregnancy information on the label
| Medicine | What the label says |
|---|---|
| Trulicity | There is not enough pregnancy data to judge the risk. Ask your doctor before you try to conceive. |
FDA labels: FDA DailyMed label.
The label is the source of these warnings: FDA label (DailyMed).
Each GLP-1 label on pregnancy
| Medicine | What the label says | How it is taken |
|---|---|---|
| Trulicity | There is not enough pregnancy data to judge the risk. Ask your doctor before you try to conceive. | weekly injection |
 Ozempic | If you plan a pregnancy, stop at least 2 months in advance. Pregnancy data are limited. | weekly injection |
 Wegovy | Weight loss during pregnancy does not help and may harm the baby. Once pregnant, stop taking it. If you plan to conceive, stop at least 2 months beforehand. | weekly injection or daily tablet |
 Rybelsus | If you plan a pregnancy, stop at least 2 months in advance. Pregnancy data are limited. | daily tablet |
 Mounjaro | There is not enough pregnancy data to judge the risk. Ask your doctor before you try to conceive. | weekly injection |
 Zepbound | During pregnancy, weight loss offers no help and may harm the baby. Stop the medicine once pregnancy is recognized. | weekly injection |
 Foundayo | During pregnancy, weight loss offers no help and may harm the baby. Stop the medicine once pregnancy is recognized and use effective birth control while taking it. | daily tablet |
 Saxenda | Weight loss brings no benefit in pregnancy. Animal studies suggest a possible risk to the baby. | daily injection |
 Victoza | During pregnancy, use it only if its benefit can justify any possible risk to your baby. | daily injection |
| Byetta | There is not enough pregnancy data to judge the risk. Ask your doctor before you try to conceive. | twice-daily injection |
Sources: FDA label (DailyMed).
Questions to ask your prescriber
- When should I stop taking it before trying to conceive?
- What should I do if I become pregnant while taking it?
Read all of the DailyMed Trulicity prescribing information.