DOI: 10.3390/ijms23063266 [Google Scholar] Wijesinghe SN, Badoume A, Nanus DE, Sharma-Oates A, Farah H, Certo M, et al
The Promise of Future Treatment Researchers believe GLP-1 medications could become an important addition to addiction treatment for several reasons: Broader appeal : The popularity of Ozempic and similar drugs may reduce the stigma around taking medication for addiction Dual benefits : Many people with alcohol use disorder also struggle with weight issues, making these medications potentially helpful on multiple fronts Novel mechanism : GLP-1 drugs work differently than existing addiction medications, offering hope for those who haven't responded to current treatments Beyond Alcohol: Effects on Other Addictive Behaviors Interestingly, the effects of GLP-1 medications may extend beyond alcohol
A maintenance dose of compounded semaglutide at 0.5 mg weekly costs roughly half to one-third of a therapeutic dose
The most frequently reported adverse effects are gastrointestinal in nature and typically occur during treatment initiation or dose escalation
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