FDA adds new warning to weight loss drugs including Wegovy
The FDA is warning that patients taking GLP-1s may be at a higher risk of inhaling fluid into their lungs while under anesthesia.
Weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may also curb alcohol addiction, study says
A study published Wednesday suggests a surprising side effect of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic: they can be effective at curbing alcohol abuse.
Ozempic Could Help Curb Alcoholism
The blockbuster GLP-1 drug semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) could curb drinking for people battling alcohol use disorder, helping them to avoid crises that require hospitalization, new research shows. Numerous studies had already hinted that semaglutide might act on appetite centers in the brain to suppress the urge to drink,
Ozempic may help curb alcohol addiction, study suggests
The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests.
Drugs like Ozempic may be better at treating alcoholism than leading meds, new study finds
Another day, another study linking Ozempic to major health benefits. In fact, they found it to work even better than the current most-effective drug for treating alcoholism on the market. Syda Productions – stock.
Ozempic, Wegovy Linked To Lower Hospitalizations In Alcohol Addicts, Research Shows
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.
Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial in fighting alcohol addiction: Study
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.
Ozempic May Help You Cut Back On Alcohol. Here's Why.
In an essay for 'Women's Health,' Dr. Nora Volkow discusses the future of semaglutide weight-loss meds, and their potential to treat substance use disorder.
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FDA adds new warning to weight loss drugs
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