Two drugs currently approved to reduce alcohol consumption aren't widely used. "The popularity of Ozempic and other [similar drugs] increases the chances of broad adoption of these treatments for alcohol use disorder," said Professor Christian Hendershot, who led the study....
A new study has proven that Ozempic, used for both diabetes and weight loss, can also curb the desire to drink alcohol among those with alcohol use disorder. By Charlotte FosterA world-first study has shown that Ozempic can reduce drinking among those with alcohol-use disorder (AUD). A sma...
Besides the finding that both semaglutide and liraglutide appeared to help keep people with alcohol use disorder out of the hospital, the study also found that semaglutide, in particular, was linked to a decreased risk for suicide. The researchers also noted that the two GLP-1 drugs appeared to...
“While the findings are promising and provide preliminary evidence of the potential benefit of semaglutide in alcohol use disorder in real-world populations, further randomized clinical trials are needed to support its use" to help curb drinking, Xu said. ...
“The results are promising,” saysRong Xuat Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Ohio. “Despite the small sample size, this randomised clinical trial highlights the therapeutic potential of semaglutide in treating alcohol use disorder.” ...
Semaglutide may help reduce alcohol cravings and intake, according to a clinical trial. Participants receiving the drug drank less and had fewer heavy drinking days than those on a placebo. Semaglutide, a widely used medication known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, may also help...
Ozempic, Wegovy may reduce alcohol and other cravings, some users say While Ozempic's interaction with the reward centers in our brain could help explain this, Dr. Tamika Henry, founder of Unlimited Health Institute, says more studies are needed. ...
TEXT ON-SCREEN: Wipe the skin with an alcohol swab prior to injection. Do not inject Ozempic® into a vein or muscle. LAURA: Maybe I was in the beginning, but it's just become part of my routine. I mean, look how thin this needle is. JULIE: Good for you. So, it's time to...
1 alcohol swab • 1 gauze pad or cotton ball • 1 sharps disposal container for throwing away used OZEMPIC pens and needles. See “Disposing of used OZEMPIC pens and needles” at the end of these instructions. Step 1. Prepare your pen with a new needle • Wash your hands with ...
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.