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
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’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, supporting earlier research suggesting Novo Nordisk’s popular diabetes and weight loss drug could treat alcoholism.
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 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, 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 Drug ...
Eye Doctors Are Finding New Links Between Ozempic and Vision Problems
The case for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic possibly causing blindness is building. A new paper out this week describes several ...
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 ...
Some Ozempic users are developing serious eye issues that lead to blindness
A new study adds to a growing body of research suggesting a potential link between popular GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and vision loss.
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 ...
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Ozempic, Wegovy maker responds to Hims & Hers Super Bowl ad
Ozempic and Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk placed a print ad responding to the Super Bowl spot from competitor Hims & Hers.
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 ...
Ozempic patients could be four to seven times more likely to suffer vision loss.
Ozempic made headlines after a study came out linking this and similar medications like Wegovy to an eye condition that can cause irreversible damage and permanent vision loss, including total ...
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Wegovy and Ozempic stars dim amid overuse concerns
The luster is starting to wear off GLP-1 weight-loss drugs including Wegovy and Ozempic as more clinicians warn patients ...