Dr. Howard Smith Oncall
Those on Diet Drugs Drink Less
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Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DChtPvOJ9da/ Half of those using semaglutide and similar GLP-1 drugs consume fewer alcoholic beverages. This according to a study presented to the Obesity Society’s 2024 meeting. Reviewed were the records of more than 14,000 WeightWatcher’s participants who were using the diet drugs for as long as 9 months. The data showed that 45% of those using the drugs decreased their use of alcohol, 52% had no change in drinking habits, and 2% increased their alcohol use. Those who were drinking the most at baseline were most likely to stop drinking. Diet drug users report a reduced craving for alcoholic drinks but also more severe side effects including hangovers and gastric distress if they did drink. This adds yet another benefit of GLP-1 drugs to the list already lengthening. Whether these diet drugs can help treat alcoholism remains to be proven. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/do-patients-anti-obesity-drugs-decrease-alcohol-use-2024a1000kf9 #diet #glp1 #semagl