Semaglutide cuts alcohol cravings but not daily drinks in Phase II trial
Researchers at the University of North Carolina found that a once-weekly injection of Ozempic could cut cravings at its lowest dose level.
Can weight loss drugs help you cut back on drinking? A new study shows their effect on alcohol cravings.
Ozempic may help reduce alcohol cravings, according to a new study. But you shouldn't use them to help curb drinking habits just yet.
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 reduces alcohol cravings in adults with alcohol use disorder, study finds
A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry revealed that Ozempic (semaglutide), a medication commonly used for type 2 diabetes, may reduce alcohol cravings and consumption in adults with alcohol use disorder.
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,
Yes, GLP-1 Medications Really Do Reduce Alcohol Cravings, Per A New Study
Now, the growing buzz around the use of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic to treat alcohol use disorder finally has new clinical ...
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 ...
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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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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 ...
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Ozempic Users Are Drinking Less Alcohol Without Even Trying
In a world where alcohol claims nearly 178,000 lives annually in the U.S. alone, a glimmer of hope has emerged from an ...
Is Compounded Semaglutide Effective for Weight Loss?
Is compounded semaglutide effective for weight loss? Here’s the short version: Compounded semaglutide isn’t approved by the ...
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Weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy help people drink less and smoke fewer cigarettes, new research finds
A small study confirms observations what users have observed: the medications reduce their cravings for alcohol.
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 ...
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Primary care doctors concerned about telehealth GLP-1 boom: survey
As demand remains high for GLP-1 drugs, primary care physicians are concerned about the risks of patients using third-party ...
Higher max dose guidance for semaglutide offers hope
A new study increases max-dose guidance for semaglutide. This offers hope for those who didn’t reach their weight goals. The ...
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A Weekly Shot of Ozempic May Help Control Problem Drinking, a New Study Finds
A once weekly injection of semaglutide, the main ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, may help problem drinkers kick their cravings.In a new study, the drug, known ...