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.
Strongest evidence yet that Ozempic and Wegovy reduce alcohol intake
The drug semaglutide has been linked to a lower risk of alcoholism before, but now we have strong evidence that it really does help curb drinking
Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Can Help Alcohol Addiction
Since weight-loss drugs that target the hormone GLP-1 have surged in popularity, some additional health benefits have emerged. Beyond helping people shed pounds, they also lower the risk of heart disease and sleep apnea—and the U.
Can weight-loss drug Ozempic help reduce alcohol consumption?
A new study published in the JAMA Psychiatry gives the strongest evidence that semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and the weight-loss drug Wegovy — could genuinely help individuals struggling with alcohol addiction drink less and crave alcohol less frequently.
Ozempic Shows Some Promise for Alcohol Use Disorder
The results suggest the potential of semaglutide – the main ingredient in Ozempic and Novo’s higher-dose weight-loss drug Wegovy – and similar drugs “to fill an unmet need for the treatment of alcohol use disorder,” study leader Klara Klein of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine said in a statement.
Study shows Ozempic can help reduce alcohol cravings
Found that a once-weekly dose of Ozempic can significantly reduce alcohol cravings, heavy drinking days, and alcohol consumption in adults with alcohol use disorder, compared to placebo.
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 benefits besides shedding pounds soon surfaced. One of those – that the medication changed drinking and smoking habits overnight – understandably piqued the interest
Ozempic helps to reduce alcohol consumption and smoking, new study finds
Scientists at the University of Southern California monitored 48 people with alcohol use disorder, which can leave people with the inability to control their drinking despite negative consequences.
Ozempic shows promise in reducing cravings for alcohol and heavy drinking
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.
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
Low doses of Ozempic help to reduce alcohol consumption, Bloomberg reports
A study of 48 people with signs of moderate alcohol-use disorder found that those taking low doses of semaglutide, currently produced by Novo
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 ...
Evidence grows that Ozempic can curb alcoholism
Yet another study is supporting the notion that the blockbuster GLP-1 drug Ozempic can help problems drinkers curb their ...