Why semaglutide may reduce alcohol cravings, heavy drinking
Semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, may offer another unexpected benefit -- it could help people drink less alcohol.
Ozempic shown to reduce drinking in first trial in alcohol-use disorder
For years, people taking Ozempic or other drugs in the same class for diabetes and weight loss have noticed the medicines don’t just curb their desire to eat; for some, they also lead them to drink less alcohol.
Strongest evidence yet that Ozempic and Wegovy reduce alcohol intake
The drug semaglutide has been linked to a lower risk of alcoholism before, but now we have strong evidence that it really does help curb drinking
Ozempic’s Active Ingredient May Reduce Alcohol Cravings, Study Says
The active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy was linked to reduced cravings for drinking alcohol among people with alcohol use disorder, according to a small study published Wednesday in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, supporting earlier research suggesting Novo Nordisk’s popular diabetes and weight loss drug could treat alcoholism.
Ozempic dials down alcohol cravings for people wanting to cut back
In 2022, when the surge in popularity of the GLP-1 class of weight loss and diabetes drugs really began, stories of surprise benefits besides shedding pounds soon surfaced. One of those – that the medication changed drinking and smoking habits overnight – understandably piqued the interest
Ozempic shows promise in reducing cravings for alcohol and heavy drinking
The blockbuster drug semaglutide, better known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could also help people cut down on their alcohol intake, according to new USC research.
Ozempic helps to reduce alcohol consumption and smoking, new study finds
Scientists at the University of Southern California monitored 48 people with alcohol use disorder, which can leave people with the inability to control their drinking despite negative consequences.
Low doses of Ozempic help to reduce alcohol consumption, Bloomberg reports
A study of 48 people with signs of moderate alcohol-use disorder found that those taking low doses of semaglutide, currently produced by Novo
Ozempic’s key ingredient may reduce the desire to drink alcohol
In the first clinical trial of its kind, people taking semaglutide drank less alcohol, adding to its promise of fighting addiction.
How weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy could help you drink less alcohol
The first clinical trial of its kind found the weekly semaglutide jab cuts the amount people drink in one day by 40 per cent
Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential
A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol.
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