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.
Evidence grows that Ozempic can curb alcoholism
Yet another study is supporting the notion that the blockbuster GLP-1 drug Ozempic can help problems drinkers curb their intake.
Ozempic Can Curb Drinking, New Research Shows
A paper published Wednesday offers the strongest evidence yet that this is more than just anecdote, or a placebo effect: It found that semaglutide, the substance in Ozempic and the weight loss drug Wegovy, could in fact help curb alcohol cravings. It is the first randomized controlled trial on semaglutide and alcohol consumption.
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 helps to reduce alcohol consumption and even 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.
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.
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The surprising side effect Ozempic users never expected
As Ozempic use rises, some patients report unexpected nasal symptoms, prompting researchers to investigate this new and unusual side effect.