Coverage dated November 13, 2024

Ozempic and Wegovy may help curb alcohol addiction, study suggests

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The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests.

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NBC Chicago
Ozempic and Wegovy may help curb alcohol addiction, study suggests (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Nov 13, 2024
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The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests.
New York Post
Drugs like Ozempic may be better at treating alcoholism than leading meds, new study finds (opens New York Post)
Published Nov 13, 2024
New York Post's feed description
A new study suggests drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may help people reduce their alcohol intake.
The Hill
Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial in fighting alcohol addiction: Study (opens The Hill)
Published Nov 13, 2024
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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.

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