The weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial for people struggling with alcohol addiction, a study published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry said.



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Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial in fighting alcohol addiction: study

A study published Wednesday suggests a surprising side effect of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic: they can be effective at curbing alcohol abuse.

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Weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may also curb alcohol addiction, study says

The popular weight loss drugs have also been found to reduce other risks, including the risk of death from COVID-19.

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The drug, launched in 2017, has been used to treat diabetes and obesity.

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Ozempic could prevent diabetes but consider other options first, say doctors

The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests.

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Ozempic and Wegovy may help curb alcohol addiction, study suggests

GLP-1 drugs have been linked to numerous potential health benefits like treatment of existing conditions including heart disease, Parkinson’s, sleep apnea and addiction.

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Ozempic, Wegovy Linked To Lower Hospitalizations In Alcohol Addicts, Research Shows

(The Hill) -- The weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial for people struggling with alcohol addiction, a study published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry said. The study examined about 228,000 people in Sweden who had alcohol use disorder and Type 2 diabetes. The people who were taking drugs like semaglutide were less likely to be hospitalized for alcohol-related issues. 
	
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Ozempic Could Help Curb Alcoholism

(The Hill) -- The weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial for people struggling with alcohol addiction, a study published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry said. The study examined about 228,000 people in Sweden who had alcohol use disorder and Type 2 diabetes. The people who were taking drugs like semaglutide were less likely to be hospitalized for alcohol-related issues. Of the nearly 228,000 individuals, 58.5 percent experienced alc…

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