There is growing evidence that Ozempic and other GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs might help people drink less alcohol, but more ...

On a weekday morning in Dublin, a group of patients walked into a weight-loss clinic hoping to shed pounds. What they didn’t ...

Dec. 2, 2024 – Taking weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound can help people cut back on what they eat and also on what they drink – including alcohol. Almost half of regular drinkers ...

Since weight-loss drugs that target the hormone GLP-1 have surged in popularity, some additional health benefits have emerged. Beyond helping people shed pounds, they also lower the risk of heart ...

Other studies showed these weight-loss drugs can curb alcohol use in animals. However, researchers cautioned that more evidence would be needed to conclude these drugs could be used to treat ...

Before the participants started the weight-loss drugs, they self-reported their weekly alcohol intake, then were categorized ...

GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Cut Alcohol Cravings By Two-Thirds By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, May 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cutting-edge weight-loss drugs like Ozempic/Wegovy can ...

based on their self-reported alcohol intake before they started taking the weight-loss drugs. A total of 188 of the 262 patients were followed up for an average of four months. None of them had ...

Studies show promising results for semaglutide as a potential treatment for alcohol use disorder. Semaglutide, a GLP-1 drug, was initially used for type 2 diabetes treatment and weight loss.

But does research align with these stories? Do these weight loss drugs cause people to reduce their alcohol consumption? Although more research is needed, evidence is mounting that GLP-1 receptor ...

Before the participants started the weight-loss drugs, they self-reported their weekly alcohol intake, then were categorized as non-drinkers, rare drinkers or regular drinkers. Approximately 72% ...