Weight loss drug Semaglutide may reduce alcohol cravings, heavy drinking and smoking, new study finds
Semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, may offer another unexpected benefit -- it could help people drink less alcohol.
Ozempic 'Significantly' Lowered 'Alcohol Craving' in First Clinical Trial, with Those Taking the Drug Drinking 40% Less
A new study (the first clinical trial of its kind) has shown that the GLP-1 agonist semaglutide — known by the brand name Ozempic — may help reduce not only alcohol cravings, but the amount of alcohol consumed when someone on the drug does drink
Low doses of Ozempic reduced weekly alcohol cravings, study says
Novo Nordisk A/S’s Ozempic helped reduce alcohol cravings in a small study, more evidence that the popular injections may help people cut down on drinking.
Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential
After the results of a small, short study, experts say it’s not yet clear how safe these drugs are for people who don’t need to lose weight.
Obesity drugs may help people drink less alcohol: Study
A new study suggests that using weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy can lead to less alcohol consumption. The study, published Wednesday by JAMA Psychiatry, looked into 48 people the
New study offers hints of GLP-1 drugs’ potential in curbing alcohol cravings
A small semaglutide trial suggests the medicine's suppression of appetite may extend to alcohol, but larger tests are needed to establish a conclusive benefit.
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.
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.
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,
Ozempic shows some promise for alcohol use disorder
Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster GLP-1 diabetes drug Ozempic led to improvements in some measures of alcohol use disorder in a ...
Eye Doctors Are Finding New Links Between Ozempic and Vision Problems
The case for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic possibly causing blindness is building. A new paper out this week describes several ...
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‘We cannot stay silent’: Novo Nordisk flags dangers of compounded GLP-1s following Hims & Hers Super Bowl ad
Telehealth company Hims & Hers stirred up controversy by debuting a 2025 Super Bowl ad touting the benefits of its ...
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 ...
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What's Next for Semaglutide? Beyond Diabetes and Weight Loss
Semaglutide's role extends beyond diabetes, aiding weight loss and offering cardiovascular protection, with ongoing research ...
Medical study shows how weight-loss jab semaglutide - also known as Ozempic and Wegovy - dramatically helps reduce alcohol intake
As well as shedding pounds and controlling diabetes, Ozempic and Wegovy can help you drink less, researchers suggest ...
Some Ozempic users are developing serious eye issues that lead to vision loss
A new study adds to a growing body of research suggesting a potential link between popular GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and vision loss.
Super Bowl ad for Hims & Hers' weight loss drug sparks backlash
The ad goes on to tout Hims & Hers' weight loss drugs as less expensive alternatives to medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, ...