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Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) is a hormone that plays a key role in the growth and development of the human body

For example: Nausea and fatigue are common side effects of semaglutide, especially when first starting the medicine

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Make sure that you tell your healthcare professional about anything that you are taking, including: Other medicines that cause drowsiness (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medications, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and seizure, depression, or anxiety medications)

The article says semaglutide works on GLP-1 receptors alone, regulating blood sugar, appetite, and gastric emptying, while tirzepatide engages both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, potentially amplifying insulin release and satiety signalling