r/science Feb 12 '25

Neuroscience The first clinical trial of its kind has found that semaglutide, distributed under the brand name Wegovy, cut the amount of alcohol people drank by about 40% and dramatically reduced people’s desire to drink

https://today.usc.edu/popular-weight-loss-diabetes-drug-shows-promise-in-reducing-cravings-for-alcohol/
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u/Pregxi Feb 13 '25

Do you take ADHD meds too? I was worried that it would make them ineffective but it seems to make them work differently, if not better. My Vyvanse seems to last longer and I don't get as much of a cognitive crash through the day.

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u/Bmorgan1983 Feb 13 '25

I dont. I’ve got High blood pressure and they don’t want me using a stimulant medication. I’ve tried others, but no success.