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<div class="text-muted">Ozempic and alcohol cravings Still, as research deepens on Ozempic and Wegovy, the potential for these medications to address addiction could reshape how the medical world approaches alcohol and substance use disorders in the future. Scientists are studying these drugs in smokers, people with opioid addiction and cocaine users. In the United States, drug overdose deaths surged from 18,000 Mar 24, 2023 · After 15 months of taking the Ozempic-like weight loss drug Wegovy, Jamel Corona has lost 60 pounds — a boost she says she needed to prevent herself from developing Type 2 diabetes. Megan Johnston started Nov 13, 2024 · A study published Wednesday suggests a surprising side effect of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic: they can be effective at curbing alcohol abuse. Aug 31, 2023 · Ozempic and Wegovy may reduce alcohol cravings, some users say 04:45. During some of the landmark clinical trials of GLP-1 drugs that demonstrated reductions in body weight, Feb 12, 2025 · A small clinical trial is the first to show Ozempic can reduce how much alcohol people drink. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain. ” Research is needed to understand the mechanisms by which GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce alcohol cravings. Some people on ozempic lose the desire to drink. Nearly one year ago, Christie Martin, a mom and realtor in Las Vegas, said she started taking Ozempic to help her lose Feb 14, 2025 · A new clinical trial showed promising results in curbing alcohol cravings in individuals with moderate alcohol-use disorder. Feb 12, 2025 · “However, as prescription of semaglutide and similar medications escalated, anecdotal reports of reduced alcohol use became very common, and suggested the potential of these more potent therapies for treatment of alcohol use disorder. Ozempic can cause nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and upset stomach, which may be worse if it’s combined with alcohol. T he active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy was linked to reduced cravings for drinking alcohol among people with alcohol use disorder, according to a small study published Wednesday in Dec 13, 2024 · Unexpected Leads to Curb Addiction. The prevalence of substance use disorders, such as opioid and alcohol use disorders, has created a significant public health crisis. Mar 26, 2025 · The team used a combination of laboratory and outpatient methods to measure alcohol use, craving, and other outcomes over time. A new study suggests these medicines might also play a role in curbing the desire to drink alcohol. Here's what scientists think is going on by Michaeleen Doucleff. Some even said they lost their taste for beer and wine. Mar 5, 2024 · As drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic have become popular weight loss tools, some doctors and patients are also seeing a surprising side effect: diminished cravings for alcohol. Promising as that result was, it showed correlation rather than Jan 1, 2019 · Ozempic seems to curb cravings for alcohol. Participants receiving the drug drank less and had fewer heavy drinking days than those on a placebo. “This is such promising data. Researchers found that people addicted to alcohol who also had a prescription for Ozempic or similar medications had a 50% lower rate of binging on alcohol, compared to people who were not on Oct 17, 2024 · A new study published in the scientific journal Addiction has found that people with opioid or alcohol use disorder (OUD, AUD) who take Ozempic or similar medications to treat diabetic/weight-related conditions appear to have a 40% lower rate of opioid overdose and a 50% lower rate of alcohol intoxication than people with OUD and AUD who do not Jun 17, 2024 · The popular GLP-1 drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may reduce cravings for more than just food. But only 2% of people with alcohol addiction are Dec 4, 2023 · A new study found semaglutide may help curb alcohol use for people who drink. Mixing alcohol with Ozempic® increases the risk of serious side effects, including hypoglycemia, dehydration, nausea, vomiting, and pancreatitis. Here’s what scientists think is going on. 12 in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers report that semaglutide, better known as Ozempic or Wegovy, helped people with alcohol addiction reduce their craving and drink less. Ozempic can help with blood sugar management, aid with significant weight loss, and perhaps even treat opioid use disorder. It’s been 8 months and I still have the same bottle of alcohol in my cupboard and absolutely no desire to have a single drop. Semaglutide, the drug sold as Ozempic to treat type 2 diabetes and Wegovy for weight loss, reduced alcohol cravings and consumption in a small trial involving people with moderate Nov 28, 2023 · Doucleff, M. New Feb 17, 2025 · Semaglutide — the active substance in Ozempic and Wegovy — may help reduce alcohol cravings in people with alcohol use disorder, a new study suggests. In 2022, when the surge in popularity of the GLP-1 class of Feb 13, 2025 · What happened. The blockbuster drug semaglutide, better known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could also help people cut down on their alcohol intake, according to new USC research. Feb 21, 2025 · A new study of adults with alcohol use disorders found that semaglutide reduced alcohol cravings and use. Researchers found that people addicted to Feb 12, 2025 · Scientists have several theories about how the drug might reduce alcohol cravings. The drug reduced alcohol relapse drinking and overall alcohol intake in rats by more than half. Blum, D. After the first several days, I suddenly lost my taste for alcohol. the work done now suggests that mechanisms may include their effect in reducing alcohol craving Feb 12, 2025 · Alcohol use is a leading modifiable cause of morbidity and mortality, accounting for an estimated 4% to 5% of disease burden and 2. Now, there’s one more thing to add to the list: alcohol addiction. Ozempic seems to curb cravings for alcohol. Specifically, the results of the study demonstrated that weekly injections of semaglutide decreased alcohol cravings, as well as the quantity of alcohol consumed and the frequency of heavy drinking in adults with symptoms of alcohol use Feb 13, 2025 · Weight-loss jabs cut alcohol cravings by half, research reveals. NPR (2023). Experts welcomed the ‘exciting’ study carried out with Ozempic and Wegovy drugs Ozempic, Mounjaro and similar medications for Type 2 diabetes and weight loss could also help people struggling with addiction, according to a new study. Nov 18, 2024 · Semaglutide, key ingredients in popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, can curb alcohol cravings, as per a new study. Preliminary reports about Ozempic and alcohol suggest it reduces drinking, which is a good thing according to the World Health Organization, who really came down hard on the practice with its 2023 Mar 7, 2024 · A lot of the evidence that GLP-1 drugs reduce cravings for drugs and alcohol is anecdotal. The diabetes medication known as Ozempic has captured public attention since it was approved by the U. S. Though more research is needed, GLP-1 agonists show signs of promise as potential Feb 12, 2025 · The study affirms a common observation by many patients and doctors since Ozempic and drugs like it exploded in popularity: People begin weekly injections of semaglutide for obesity or diabetes — and suddenly lose their desire for alcohol. Feb 12, 2025 · When it comes to alcohol use, a 2024 study of 84,000 people linked injecting Ozempic or Wegovy with a lower risk of alcoholism. While research in this area is still emerging, preliminary findings suggest that medications affecting the GLP-1 receptor, like Ozempic®, could offer additional benefits A study of 48 people with signs of moderate alcohol-use disorder found that those taking low doses of semaglutide – the generic name of Ozempic – for nine weeks saw significantly greater Then came Ozempic. Read more at NPR News Feb 12, 2025 · A small clinical trial is the first to show Ozempic can reduce how much alcohol people drink. Read to know the details and find out other potential benefits of the drug. The 45-year-old from Mercer, Pennsylvania, was going through a bottle of vodka a week, sometimes two, and hiding it from Jul 21, 2023 · Does Ozempic Help With Alcohol Addiction And Alcohol Cravings? While the science behind Ozempic's potential role in reducing alcohol cravings is fascinating, it's important to approach these findings with cautious optimism. 1,2 Alcohol is causally linked to more than 200 medical and disability conditions, 2 with increased risks of common diseases (including cardiovascular disease, liver disease, and Feb 17, 2025 · The federally-funded study is the first randomized controlled trial — the gold standard of clinical research — to look at Ozempic and alcohol cravings, after years of reports from Ozempic May 9, 2025 · Ozempic and similar drugs aren’t just for weight loss, more and more research is finding. Dec 2, 2023 · Now that Ozempic is everywhere, anecdotal evidence is mounting that these drugs reduce cravings not just for food, but for online shopping, smoking, nail-biting, and alcohol. Topline. Dr. Feb 20, 2025 · USC research suggests that semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) may help reduce alcohol consumption by lowering cravings and heavy drinking days. Some people taking Ozempic report losing their taste for alcohol altogether. Feb 13, 2025 · The reports have prompted many to hope that GLP-1 medicines like Ozempic will add addiction treatment to their growing list of benefits. Corona was Feb 12, 2025 · Now, there's evidence that Ozempic blocks alcohol cravings – which could be a game-changer for people who want to cut back on booze. Mar 11, 2025 · According to the results of a new study, the drug semaglutide, also known as Ozempic and Wegovy, could also help to reduce alcohol cravings and consumption. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for weight management in 2021. May 12, 2025 · Could Ozempic or Wegovy be the next breakthrough in alcohol addiction treatment? This article breaks down how semaglutide works, what current research says about its effects on alcohol cravings, and whether it could become an approved therapy for those struggling with Alcohol Use Disorder. Dec 2, 2024 · Ozempic seems to curb cravings for alcohol. Im coping without alcohol and can’t believe I’m actually doing ok without it. A group of scientists jumped on those anti-alcohol anecdotes and decided to see if the weight Oct 23, 2024 · This effect is hypothesized to stem from Ozempic's action on hormones that regulate not just appetite for food but potentially cravings for substances like alcohol (4,5,6,7). In a study published Feb. “There have been a lot of medical reports from patients,” Farokhnia, the NIH physician-scientist says. Semaglutide acts on the GLP-1 receptor and is taken in tablet form once a week. Researchers found that people addicted to . By Dani Blum Some people who take drugs like Ozempic have noticed a surprising but welcome side effect: They Mar 12, 2025 · by University of Southern California. Oct 18, 2024 · Ozempic, Mounjaro and similar medications for Type 2 diabetes and weight loss could also help people struggling with addiction, according to a new study. New data is the latest to show that GLP-1 medications help lower people’s alcohol consumption, too May 15, 2024 · The company plans to start assessing the effects of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, and other medicines on alcohol consumption this month in a newly announced clinical trial in 5 days ago · Ozempic’s effects on the brain may lessen the reward you experience from drinking alcohol. Here's what scientists think is going on. the growing buzz around the use of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic Feb 24, 2023 · A few human studies on alcohol and medications like Ozempic are underway. People taking weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy report a dampening of the urge to drink. Here's how the drugs curb cravings and what that could mean for helping treat addiction. Feb 13, 2025 · Early in the Ozempic explosion, many users reported drastic loss of food cravings — ranging from specific vegetables to junk foods and desserts. The participants completed two key lab sessions, one before and one after treatment, in which they could choose to consume alcohol in a controlled setting. Scientists are asking why. Some research suggests Ozempic® may reduce alcohol cravings, but there’s not enough evidence to recommend it for this purpose—and alcohol use is not advised while taking it. 6 million deaths per year globally. A small clinical trial found that participants receiving the drug drank less than those on a placebo, supporting further investigation into its potential for treating alcohol use disorder. Nov 15, 2024 · Ozempic can help with blood sugar management, aid with significant weight loss, and perhaps even treat opioid use disorder. The people in the semaglutide group also reported fewer Feb 19, 2025 · University of North Carolina psychiatrist Christian Hendershot and colleagues found weekly injections of semaglutide, better known as Ozempic or Wegovy, not only decreased consumption in those with symptoms of alcohol use disorder compared to those given a placebo, but reduced patient cravings too. Mar 2, 2025 · Semaglutide may help reduce alcohol cravings and intake, according to a clinical trial. In a study of around 228,000 people in Sweden who had Feb 12, 2025 · Found that a once-weekly dose of Ozempic can significantly reduce alcohol cravings, heavy drinking days, and alcohol consumption in adults with alcohol use disorder, compared to placebo. Lorenzo Leggio seizes new opportunities to develop treatments for substance use disorders. For years, GLP-1 medications have been Jun 8, 2023 · Summary: Semaglutide, or Ozempic, a medication used for type 2 diabetes and obesity, may also be effective in treating alcohol dependence. “the areas of the brain involved with addiction lit up to a much lesser extent,” said Anders Fink-Jensen, a Feb 19, 2025 · New research suggests that semaglutide – the active ingredient in diabetes drug Ozempic and popular weight-loss drug Wegovy – can cut the amount of alcohol people drink by 40% and dramatically Nov 25, 2024 · Scientific evidence is mounting that the new class of GLP-1 receptor agonist weight-loss drugs—such as Ozempic, seen here on a production line—seem to help diminish cravings for alcohol Nov 29, 2023 · The popular weight management and type 2 diabetes medication semaglutide, sold under the brand names Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus, may reduce alcohol cravings and help people with alcohol use But the results add to evidence from animal studies and reports that people are finding drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy helpful to manage cravings, not just for food, but also for tobacco and alcohol. Nov 13, 2024 · The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests. It’s truly amazing. Feb 10, 2025 · Kara Stainbrook depended on alcohol to get through the day for two years. Semaglutide, a widely used medication known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, may also help reduce alcohol intake, according to new research. the work done now suggests that mechanisms may include their effect in reducing alcohol craving Nov 14, 2024 · New research finds that semaglutide, the active ingredient in GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, may significantly reduce alcohol cravings in people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and type 2 Oct 18, 2024 · Ozempic, Mounjaro and similar medications for Type 2 diabetes and weight loss could also help people struggling with addiction, according to a new study. Apr 21, 2025 · GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may help reduce alcohol cravings and support recovery—especially when combined with therapy and used to treat coexisting conditions. Aug 28, 2023 · People taking weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy report a dampening of the urge to drink. Patients who take drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic for weight loss may notice another side effect, according to some users Ozempic and other similar weight-loss drugs these weight-loss medicines are also the most promising option I’ve seen for a drug that could treat addiction, whether to alcohol, Feb 14, 2025 · In the world of alcohol addiction, it's clear that larger, long-term studies are necessary before making any broad conclusions. Jun 5, 2024 · The participants were given GLP-1 medications like semaglutide—the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy— and naltrexone (Vivitrol), which are designed to manage obesity and type 2 diabetes A major new study on weight-loss drugs poses a new idea for addiction treatment: small doses of Ozempic could help people cut down on drinking and smoking. </div>
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