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Half of drinkers on GLP-1 drugs report cutting back on alcohol
Original: About half of drinkers on GLP-1s say they imbibed less
New findings suggest that about half of people who drink alcohol while taking GLP-1 medications report drinking less since starting the drugs. The observation adds to growing interest in whether popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may reduce alcohol cravings, with potential implications for treating problem drinking.
Why now: GLP-1 drugs are hugely popular, and evidence they may curb alcohol intake fuels debate about broader uses of the medications.
Evidence
- About half of drinkers on GLP-1s say they imbibed less · Medical Xpress
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