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Back to Reading Published Dec. 10, 2023, 11:53 a.m. ET ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED BY: * Ozempic diabetes and weight loss medication under investigation after a few reports of suicidal thoughts * Ozempic, Wegovy may be linked to stomach paralysis and other digestive issues in large-scale study * Ozempic, Wegovy and all those crazy, vivid dreams: Is there a connection? The latest weight loss craze could also help people control their drinking. Semaglutide treatments such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been shown to reduce the symptoms of alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry on Nov. 27. The collaborative study from The University of Oklahoma (OU) and Oklahoma State University (OSU) found a “significant and noteworthy decrease” in the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) scores of six patients who were receiving semaglutide treatment for weight loss. Lead study author Dr. Jesse Richards, director of obesity medicine and assistant professor of medicine at the OU-TU School of Community Medicine, said the study was inspired by his conversation with Dr. Kyle Simmons, professor of pharmacology and physiology at the OSU Center for Health Sciences. “I had been hearing from a significant number of patients that their alcohol intake was spontaneously decreasing while [they were] on the medication,” Richards told Fox News Digital. As a bariatric surgery clinic employee, Richards noted that it’s standard to screen patients for alcohol use. 5 Studies found that there was a decrease in Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) scores for six patients receiving weight-loss treatments. AP At the clinic, a number of patients tested positive for alcohol consumption, sometimes in concerning amounts. Later, while on semaglutide medication, they reported reduced alcohol intake. One of Richards’ patients — who previously drank large amounts of alcohol — shared a new inability to drink more than two cans of beer now because it “just doesn’t sound good.” 5 After semaglutide medication, a patient who formerly drank beer regularly began to think that alcohol just didn’t “sound good.” Getty Images This response piqued Richards’ interest in learning more about patients’ aversion to alcohol, which directly correlated to his research. SEE ALSO ‘OZEMPIC TREE, OH HOW I’D LOVE TO BE SKINNY’: WE DECORATED OUR TREE WITH NEEDLES INSTEAD OF ORNAMENTS Research has shown that this effect is “mediated through adjustments in the reward pathway in the brain,” he said. “The GLP-1s are actually modifying dopamine, decreasing the craving and decreasing the motivation to acquire things in that compulsive intake category.” The most surprising takeaway from the study, Richards said, was that the same significant treatment response was seen even at very low doses. “We found that even patients on the lowest dose of semaglutide — a quarter milligram — had a quite significant and relatively … quick onset reduction in alcohol intake,” he said. Of the six patients studied, all but one were on low doses — from a quarter to a half milligram. “And that’s very encouraging because we know that the lower doses of these medications are tolerated much better,” said Richards. While the results seem promising, the doctor said he does not recommend that patients use semaglutide treatments for alcohol use disorder at this time, due to supply and safety issues. “If patients have [obesity and diabetes] indications for the medication and they also struggle with alcohol intake … having them on this treatment may potentially be beneficial,” Richards said. 5 Due to medication shortages and a lack of long-term data, it may not be advisable to take Ozempic to target alcoholism specifically. NurPhoto via Getty Images “But because there has been a global medication shortage, and because we don’t have prospective trials and don’t know what the specific safety is versus the well-established safety data in obesity and diabetes, [I] would not recommend it just for patients who have AUD.” There are three FDA-approved drugs available for alcoholic use disorder that are currently underused, the doctor noted. Given that five million people in the U.S. are currently taking semaglutide medications, if it is proven that those drugs have a significant effect on alcohol use disorder, “by default, they are going to become the most widely used drug to improve these symptoms — just by virtue of the fact that so many people are on them for diabetes or obesity,” Richards noted. 5 Trials are underway to gather more information on the weight-loss medication and its effect on alcohol intake. UCG/Universal Images Group via G He confirmed that additional research is underway with two ongoing trials. “Since we were able to show clinically meaningful reductions in alcohol intake and AUD symptomatology in a real-world setting, that bodes very well for these types of medications,” he said. Looking ahead, Richard said there is a need for higher-quality evidence of the medication’s impact on AUD compared to placebo drugs or environmental factors. 5 People struggling with alcohol use should speak with their healthcare provider. Getty Images Even though it’s unclear whether GLP-1 producers will market the medication to AUD patients in the future, Richards said this could become an “established medical practice once the safety and efficacy has been determined.” For patients who struggle with AUD, Richards recommended they talk to their health care providers about available treatment. START YOUR DAY WITH ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thanks for signing up! Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters He also alerted patients that if they experience a reduced appetite and usually consume “a bunch of calories” in alcohol, it may be necessary to look into a more balanced diet. Avantika Waring, 9amHealth’s chief medical officer and a trained physician and endocrinologist in San Francisco, applauded the OU and OSU study findings for further supporting what clinicians “are already seeing in practice,” she told Fox News Digital. “GLP-1 medications have a lot of effects that we are still learning about, and the ability to decrease cravings and the reward signals related to alcohol use are just some of the benefits,” she said. “It’s an important starting point for further clinical trials,” she added. Waring also warned that GLP-1 medications should not be used to treat AUD specifically, as they can cause side effects such as nausea and changes in appetite. “People struggling with alcohol use disorder should consult with their physicians before starting GLP-1 medications to make sure that they can stay hydrated and safe on therapy,” she said. 35 What do you think? Post a comment. Waring noted that if ongoing clinical trials find semaglutide treatments to be effective for AUD, the medical community will “have another tool to help people living with alcohol addiction and we’ll see expanded use of these already popular drugs.” Fox News Digital reached out to Novo Nordisk for comment on the potential link between semaglutide medications and alcohol use disorder. SHARE THIS ARTICLE: * Facebook * Twitter * Flipboard * WhatsApp * Email * Copy * * 3535 Comments Filed under * alcoholism * ozempic * weight loss * 12/10/23 Read Next Alzheimer’s blood test could hit the market in early 202... 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