Ozempic, Wegovy may curb drinking, smoking and other addictive behaviors – here’s what we know

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Patients taking diabetes and weight loss drugs say they’ve also noticed changes in their cravings for alcohol, nicotine, opioids and some compulsive behaviors, such as online shopping and gambling.
These anecdotal reports add to the growing list of potential benefits of GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy beyond shedding unwanted pounds.
Several studies in animals back up those reports, but more research needs to be done in humans to prove that those treatments can curb addiction.

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