The recommended dose is 1.5 mg once weekly. For potentially vulnerable populations, such as patients â¥ 75 years, 0.75 mg once weekly can be considered as a starting dose. When Trulicity is added to existing metformin and/or pioglitazone therapy, the current dose of metformin and/or pioglitazone can be continued.
7 Odd Reasons You Bruise Easily. You don't remember bumping into anything. Yet somehow, you have a shin full of bruises and a whole lot of questions. There are plenty of reasons for easy bruising, the discoloration caused by a trauma that ruptured blood vessels just under the skin. Check out the surprising explanations behind your sore spots and learn which ones are harmless and which ones need attention. You're getting older.
Heal New Bruises Quickly. 1  1. Apply a cold compress, such as a cold washcloth, to the bruise for 1 to 2 days after the injury. Never apply ice directly to your skin; it could cause frostbite. 2  2. Avoid massaging the bruise or applying heat, which may cause it to worsen. 3  3. Elevate and rest the bruised area.  4. Take bromelain.