People taking the medications Ozempic and Wegovy for diabetes or weight loss seem less likely to become addicted to alcohol
Semaglutide, sold as Ozempic or Wegovy, is given as an injection to treat diabetes or promote weight loss Marc Bruxelle / Alamy Stock Photo Selank
Semaglutide, sold as Ozempic or Wegovy, is given as an injection to treat diabetes or promote weight loss
Marc Bruxelle / Alamy Stock Photo
The weight loss and diabetes drug semaglutide may also help people reduce their alcohol intake.
A study of nearly 700,000 people who were taking the medicine, sold under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic, adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting the drug may have wider uses in people with a range of addictions.
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