Diarrhea, which occurs in approximately 15-23% of patients taking tirzepatide (with higher rates at higher doses and in the weight management indication), can independently cause visible mucus in stool
However, with nicotine, GLP-1 drugs may also work in another way
Notably, these circuits substantially overlap with those involved in the compulsive and reinforcing aspects of drug abuse
Originally used to treat diabetes, GLP-1s have become an attractive option for those looking to suppress hunger and shed pounds fast
Feeling fuller faster simply allows us to stop eating when we've had enough, instead of being driven by compulsion or boredom
By stimulating melanogenesis, it increases melanin production in the skin, leading to a darker pigmentation, while also exhibiting effects on sexual arousal through central melanocortin pathways