Participants receiving semaglutide showed nearly a 50% reduction in alcohol consumptionan effect size equal to or greater than seen with FDA-approved medications for AUD, like naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram
Over the past few years, GLP-1 medications for weight loss such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) have surged in popularity, including among older adults
Drugs such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza) are transforming how we approach metabolic health
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This could eventually help reduce reliance on biopsies, which are invasive and difficult to repeat, and make it easier for clinicians to monitor patients over time