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
Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Can Help Alcohol Addiction
Now, one type of weight-loss medication is proving helpful with another health issue. In a study published Feb. 12 in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers report that semaglutide, better known as Ozempic or Wegovy, helped people with alcohol addiction reduce their craving and drink less.
Weight loss drugs could help reduce alcohol cravings, study finds
Weight loss drugs continue to make headlines.  A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California looked at a positive side
Semaglutide Shows Promise in Reducing Alcohol Cravings and Consumption
A new study suggests that semaglutide, a drug commonly used for diabetes and obesity, may also help reduce alcohol consumption.
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
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 can curb drinking, new research shows
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Ozempic blindness? Serious vision problems reported in patients taking weight loss medications
A new study published JAMA Ophthalmology has brought attention to a series of vision problems observed in patients taking ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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.
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Blockbuster drug for diabetes and obesity could also help reduce alcohol intake
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.