Ozempic, alcoholism

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.
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 intake.
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
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 found that semaglutide, the substance in Ozempic and the weight loss drug Wegovy, could in fact help curb alcohol cravings. It is the first randomized controlled trial on semaglutide and alcohol consumption.
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’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.
Low doses of Ozempic reduced weekly alcohol cravings, study says
Novo Nordisk A/S’s Ozempic helped reduce alcohol cravings in a small study, more evidence that the popular injections may help people cut down on drinking.
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’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 and Blindness: What We Know About Weight Loss Side Effects
Administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, Ozempic not only helps control blood glucose levels but also reduces ...
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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 ...
Your Love Life on Ozempic
Beyond treating diabetes and helping people lose weight, GLP-1s may also improve libido. But the reasons are as complex as ...
The Physicians Really Are Healing Themselves, With Ozempic
There are no studies documenting the percentage of doctors taking the drugs. But physicians “are a good litmus test for drugs ...
Ozempic Slimming Can Make Skin Sag. Enter the $20,000 ‘Body Lift.’
Those who lose weight on Ozempic often find success has left them with sagging skin—a common side effect that is driving a ...
Some Ozempic users are losing their vision - but scientists don’t know why
There’s no direct link between vision loss and taking the weight loss and diabetes drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, ...
The REAL reason you're struggling to shift those stubborn pounds - and why this top doctor believes Ozempic might not be the answer
Since the advent of weight loss drugs, talk of 'calories' and 'fasting' have been replaced with another diet buzzword (well, ...
Ozempic, Wegovy maker calls out Hims & Hers Super Bowl ad: ‘Check before you inject’
Compounded weight-loss medications, such as those promoted in the Hims & Hers commercial, aren’t approved by the Food and ...