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Adult Medicine, Pharmacy, Uncategorized

GLP-1 Medications and Drinking: Why Your Body Handles Alcohol Differently Now

Posted on by Ashley Guidry
01
Jun

About 4 percent of Americans, roughly 13 million people, are now taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss or diabetes management. What many don’t realize is how these drugs change the way their bodies handle alcohol. It goes beyond feeling full faster at dinner. If you’re one of those millions and wondering …

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Pharmacy, Uncategorized

How GLP-1 Drugs Can Change People’s Cravings and Eating Patterns

Posted on by Ashley Guidry
24
Nov

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide have been gaining considerable attention for their ability to help people manage and lose weight. Ozempic® is the brand name for Novo Nordisk’s drug semaglutide, while Mounjaro® is the brand name for Eli Lilly’s drug tirzepatide. Tirzepatide also works on another receptor in the body, gastric inhibitory polypetide …

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