Ozempic Trial Shows Drug Turns People Off Alcohol
Results showed that people craved and drank less alcohol when on the drug, according to the findings of a recent study.
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 '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 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.
Semaglutide Cuts Alcohol Cravings in New Trial
A new clinical trial suggests that once-weekly semaglutide may reduce alcohol consumption and cravings in adults with alcohol use disorder.
Low-dose semaglutide reduces alcohol consumption and cravings in early trial
Research reveals semaglutide's effectiveness in decreasing alcohol consumption and cravings, highlighting its potential for treating alcohol use disorder.
Ozempic can curb alcohol cravings, study finds
Semaglutide, the drug sold as Ozempic to treat type 2 diabetes and Wegovy for weight loss, reduced alcohol cravings and consumption in a small trial involving people with moderate alcohol use disorder,
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,
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Ozempic Now FDA-Approved for Kidney Disease-Here's What to Know
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What's Next for Semaglutide? Beyond Diabetes and Weight Loss
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Obesity medications can tackle metabolic cardiorenal disease
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Ozempic Approval Expanded to Include T2D Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
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Can Semaglutide Curb Alcohol Consumption and Heavy Drinking?
Semaglutide, used for diabetes and obesity, may reduce alcohol cravings in adults with alcohol use disorder, offering a potential solution to a major treatment gap.
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Ozempic Approved for Diabetic Kidney Disease
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