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 ...
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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Treating alcohol addiction: filling the medication gap
With Dry January firmly behind us, many adults are prompted to reassess their relationship with alcohol. Alcohol Change, the UK charity behind the popular Dry January initiative, found that 30% of men ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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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.