Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. The call is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in every U.S. state. The pharmacists and toxicologists who answer the line can tell you whether your specific situation needs home observation or medical care.
Then message the Sunlight care team through the patient portal, or call 1-877-378-7008. The care team will document the incident, and a licensed clinician will confirm when you should take your next dose.
Have your vial nearby when you call. You will be asked the medication name, the concentration printed on the vial label, your prescribed dose, the time of injection, and an estimate of how much you actually took.
While you wait for guidance:
- Stay calm. GLP-1 over-injections are usually manageable with supportive care, including fluids, anti-nausea medication, and time.
- Sip small amounts of water or an oral rehydration solution. Do not chug.
- Do not induce vomiting unless Poison Control or a medical professional tells you to.
- Do not take any anti-nausea or other over-the-counter medications unless told to.
- Do not drive. Have someone with you if possible.
Symptoms typically begin within a few hours and can last several days because GLP-1 medications stay in your system for about a week. The most common are severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dehydration, and headache. Patients who also take insulin or a sulfonylurea are at higher risk of low blood sugar.
Seek immediate medical attention or call 911 if you have severe vomiting that will not stop, severe abdominal pain (especially pain that radiates to your back), no urination for 8 or more hours, fainting, confusion, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, chest pain, or a seizure.
To prevent this in the future, see How much medication do I draw?
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. They are prepared by licensed compounding pharmacies under medical supervision and may differ in formulation, dosing, and supporting evidence from FDA-approved products.
This article shares general information and is not medical advice for any specific person. For guidance about your situation, message the Sunlight care team or speak with a licensed clinician.