Every month, THE HARTE OF HEALTH, as a public service, will inforn you of the specific dangers of a medication. Could be just approved, could be used for decades, probably prescribed, but could be just over-the-counter.

A century or more ago, Dr. Eli Lilly (of the HUGE Lilly Pharmaceuticals) said: “Show me a drug without side effects, and I will tell you that it is NOT a drug!” READ, LEARN, and BEWARE!

TRULICITY

An injectible, for Type II Diabetes (A GLP-1 drug)

The most common side effects of Trulicity are:

  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • stomach (abdominal) pain
  • decreased appetite

Serious Side Effects and Warnings:

Possible Thyroid Tumors, Including Cancer: Inform your healthcare provider immediately if you notice a lump or swelling in your neck, experience hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies conducted on rats and mice, Trulicity and similar medications have been shown to cause thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is currently unknown whether Trulicity may cause thyroid tumors or a specific type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in humans.

Pancreatitis (Inflammation of the Pancreas) : If you experience severe abdominal pain that persists, with or without vomiting, stop using Trulicity and contact your healthcare provider right away. This pain may radiate from your abdomen to your back.

Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia): The risk of low blood sugar may increase if you use Trulicity with other medications that can also cause hypoglycemia, such as sulfonylureas or insulin. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include:

  • dizziness or light-headedness
  • sweating
  • confusion or drowsiness
  • headache
  • blurred vision
  • slurred speech
  • shakiness
  • fast heartbeat
  • anxiety, irritability, or mood changes
  • hunger
  • weakness
  • feeling jittery.

Serious Allergic Reactions . Stop taking Trulicity and seek medical assistance immediately if you experience any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat
  • problems breathing or swallowing
  • severe rash or itching
  • fainting or feeling dizzy
  • very rapid heartbeat

Kidney problems (kidney failure)
Severe stomach problems.
Vision changes.
Gallbladder problems.

DOES THIS DRUG CURE YOU, OR HEAL YOU? No! No drug does. The best that it can do is to manage your symptoms, and control the progression of your disease or injury. No drug can promote Health. Every drug takes away from Health. REALIZE that, while a drug may be necessary or beneficial, under certain circumstances, there is ALWAYS a cost to your health!

WANT HEALTH? The #1 thing is to get your brain and nervous system free of interference. There is only one path for that… regular, wellness chiropractic care. There is no drug, no exercise , no massage that can do that. Only gentle, specific, scientific chiropractic adjustments!