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Abstract
Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have diverse effects on sodium and water homeostasis. They decrease thirst perception, potentially inhibit arginine vasopressin (AVP) production, and induce natriuresis. We present three cases of AVP deficiency (AVP-D) where GLP-1 RA initiation led to desmopressin dose reduction.
Cases: Three patients with AVP-D on stable desmopressin therapy started GLP-1 RAs for type 2 diabetes mellitus or obesity. Following weight loss and decreased thirst, all patients reduced their desmopressin dose while maintaining normal thirst and urine output.
Discussion: GLP-1 RAs influence sodium and water homeostasis through various mechanisms. In individuals with intact AVP systems, GLP-1 RAs may directly suppress AVP production and induce natriuresis in the kidney leading to increased water excretion. In AVP-D, with exogenous desmopressin replacing endogenous AVP, the osmotic permeability of collecting ducts is primarily influenced by desmopressin dose. Thus, increased distal fluid delivery may allow for lower desmopressin doses to maintain water balance.
Conclusion: Our findings indicate a potential interaction between GLP-1 RAs and desmopressin in AVP-D. Clinicians should reassess desmopressin dosage upon initiating GLP-1 RA therapy.
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Pituitary is an international publication devoted to basic and clinical aspects of the pituitary gland. It is designed to publish original, high quality research in both basic and pituitary function as well as clinical pituitary disease.
The journal considers:
Biology of Pituitary Tumors
Mechanisms of Pituitary Hormone Secretion
Regulation of Pituitary Function
Prospective Clinical Studies of Pituitary Disease
Critical Basic and Clinical Reviews
Pituitary is directed at basic investigators, physiologists, clinical adult and pediatric endocrinologists, neurosurgeons and reproductive endocrinologists interested in the broad field of the pituitary and its disorders. The Editorial Board has been drawn from international experts in basic and clinical endocrinology. The journal offers a rapid turnaround time for review of manuscripts, and the high standard of the journal is maintained by a selective peer-review process which aims to publish only the highest quality manuscripts. Pituitary will foster the publication of creative scholarship as it pertains to the pituitary and will provide a forum for basic scientists and clinicians to publish their high quality pituitary-related work.