Study hints obesity drug semaglutide may cut alcohol consumption, but larger studies needed.
Government-funded research suggests that medications like semaglutide, found in obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, may help reduce alcohol consumption. In the study, participants with alcohol use disorder who received weekly semaglutide injections reported fewer heavy drinking days and consumed less alcohol compared to those receiving a placebo. While promising, experts note the need for larger studies to confirm the findings and assess the safety for those not needing weight loss treatment.
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