Scientists are asking why. In June alone major US news and health websites joined the semaglutide frenzy with tantalising clickbait including: Could semaglutide treat addiction as well as obesity? (medscape.com) Could the diabetes drug semaglutide also help reduce alcohol use? (medicalnewstoday.com) Ozempic may help with addiction, shopping habits (healthnews.com) Weight-loss meds like Ozempic may help curb addictive behaviours (cnn.com) How semaglutide could help those with addiction disorders (abcnews.co.com) Semaglutides like Ozempic and Wegovy may treat alcohol addiction (joinalfie.com) Man who lost 80 pounds on game changer weight-loss drug also lost his desire to drink alcohol
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This medicine is taken by mouth and is not an insulin, injectable diabetes medicine, or combination tablet
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Reporting any adverse effects to a healthcare provider promptly is crucial for ensuring that the medication is as safe as possible
