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[A 45-fold liraglutide overdose did not cause hypoglycaemia].

Ugeskr Laeger · 2015

Last updated 2026-05-28

A case report describes a person taking a liraglutide dose 45 times higher than prescribed, which caused nausea and vomiting but did not lead to low blood sugar or signs of pancreatitis.

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JournalUgeskr Laeger, 2015
Citations5
Relative citation ratio0.25
NIH percentile16
Molecules liraglutide

Abstract

Glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 analogues such as liraglutide have gained popularity in the treatment of type 2 diabetes over the last years. By mimicking the effects of the native GLP-1, it enhances the glucose-dependent secretion of insulin, suppresses elevated glucagon secretion, increases satiety and slows down gastric emptying. Because of its ways of action it is not likely to cause hypoglycaemia in cases of overdosage. We present a 45-fold overdose of liraglutide (confirmed by P-liraglutide measurements) leading to nausea and vomiting, but no hypoglycaemia and no sign of pancreatitis.

Verbatim abstract via PubMed 25650514 ↗

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