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 shows some promise for alcohol use disorder
Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster GLP-1 diabetes drug Ozempic led to improvements in some measures of alcohol use disorder in a small trial, researchers reported on Wednesday. The 48 participants in the nine-week trial all had moderately severe alcohol use disorder and were given either once-weekly Ozempic or a placebo.
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
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.
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 — may help reduce not only alcohol cravings, but the amount of alcohol consumed when someone on the drug does drink
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’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 Blindness Lawsuit Mounts: Shocking Side Effect Of Weight Loss Drug Is 'Eye Stroke,' What You Need To Know
Warnings from experts indicate Ozempic and similar drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro can cause the critical medical condition ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
My middle-schooler started Ozempic. I am not a failure at parenting!
Columnist Teri Sforza writes that childhood obesity in California is on the rise, state data shows. Free school meals have ...
I’m a holistic doctor — 3 foods that mimic Ozempic and how they work
Looking for a natural alternative to GLP-1 drugs? Integrative medicine physician Dr. Taz Bhatia has shared three foods that ...
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 ...