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The result: nausea, cramping, and loose stools that typically peak 26 hours post-injection
A comprehensive literature search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus from inception to October 2025 using the keywords tirzepatide, GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, obstructive sleep apnea, and obesity. Priority was given to randomized controlled trials, major observational studies, and relevant mechanistic research
In the VTA, GLP-1R stimulation enhances AMPA/kainate-type glutamatergic input to dopaminergic neurons, modulating their excitability and reducing the salience of conditioned cues [5]