3 days ago · A study of 48 people with signs of moderate alcohol-use disorder found that those taking low doses of semaglutide – the generic name of Ozempic – for nine weeks saw significantly greater ...

1 day ago · As more Americans turn to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy for type-2 diabetes and weight loss, researchers are deepening their understanding of the drugs' side effects.. According to a new, small, first-of-its-kind study that was funded by the government, Ozempic and Wegovy may reduce the desire to drink alcohol.

1 day ago · Whether you use Ozempic for type 2 diabetes, kidney disease (if you also have type 2 diabetes), or off-label for weight loss, you may wonder how drinking alcohol may affect the drug. (Off-label ...

3 days ago · Scientists have several theories about how the drug might reduce alcohol cravings. By Dani Blum Some people who take drugs like Ozempic have noticed a surprising but welcome side effect: They ...

May 4, 2023 · Ozempic’s effects on the brain may lessen the reward you experience from drinking alcohol. Some people taking Ozempic report losing their taste for alcohol altogether. Ozempic can cause nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and upset stomach, which may be worse if …

Aug 28, 2023 · Ozempic's potential to reduce alcohol consumption is now so well known that some people are seeking out the drug to help with their drinking, says Christian Hendershot.

3 days ago · But the results add to evidence from animal studies and reports that people are finding drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy helpful to manage cravings, not just for food, but also for tobacco and alcohol. Scientists are studying these drugs in smokers, people with opioid addiction and cocaine users. “This is such promising data.

3 days ago · 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 research led by Christian Hendershot, ... Alcohol use disorder is defined by a range of possible symptoms, including the inability to stop or control one’s drinking despite ...

2 days ago · Topline. 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 ...

2 days ago · USC-led trial confirms side effect: Semaglutide, better known as Ozempic and Wegovy, could also help people cut down on their alcohol intake. February 12, 2025 By Leigh Hopper 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 ...