Trulicity and metformin have similar main effects but different side effects. Many patients have a problem with generic fast acting metformin not because they can't tolerate the metformin. They can't tolerate the binder.

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It is common to try the once a day metformin before concluding you can't tolerate metformin. I thought I saw a drug forum but can't find it, So I started Trulicity five weeks ago, the first dose went fine. For a few hours the next day I felt like I ate two thanksgiving dinners but in a bad way. Never wanted to see food again.

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Later same day I'm fine. Second dose, no side effects. Third... As with other drugs, Sandostatin (octreotide acetate) can cause side effects, such as gallbladder problems and fatigue. If you’re not able to tolerate the side effects of Sandostatin, talk with your ...

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