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Semaglutide Can Help Quit Alcohol

Semaglutide Can Help Quit Alcohol

References:

  1. Semaglutide shows promise as a potential alcohol use disorder medication - (https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/news-events/research-update/semaglutide-shows-promise-potential-alcohol-use-disorder-medication)
  2. Update on FDA’s ongoing evaluation of reports of suicidal thoughts or actions in patients taking a certain type of medicines approved for type 2 diabetes and obesity - (https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/update-fdas-ongoing-evaluation-reports-suicidal-thoughts-or-actions-patients-taking-certain-type)
  3. The glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogue semaglutide reduces alcohol drinking and modulates central GABA neurotransmission - (https://insight.jci.org/articles/view/170671#B1)
  4. Alcohol - (https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/alcohol)
  5. Alcohol drinking cut in half with diabetes medication - (https://www.gu.se/en/news/alcohol-drinking-cut-in-half-with-diabetes-medication-0)
  6. Semaglutide (Oral Route) - (https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/semaglutide-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20492085)
Author: Jayashree Thakwani

Editor: Dr. Krishanga

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

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