Ozempic May Help Reduce Alcohol Cravings, New Study Finds
A new study suggests that Ozempic and Wegovy, popular drugs for diabetes and weight loss, could also help curb alcohol consumption.
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Sky NewsOzempic helps to reduce alcohol consumption and smoking, new study finds
Ozempic and other semaglutide drugs help people reduce their drinking, a new study has found. The drugs, best known for their use in weight loss and diabetes treatment, also appeared to reduce how many cigarettes people smoked. The study, completed by scientists at the University of Southern California, confirms anecdotal reports that Ozempic and Wegovy users were getting fewer cravings for alcohol.
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