Significant Decrease in Alcohol Use Disorder Symptoms Secondary to Semaglutide Therapy for Weight Loss: A Case Series

Conclusions: This case series is consistent with preclinical data and suggests that GLP-1RAs have strong potential in the treatment of AUD. Additional randomized, placebo-controlled clinical studies are needed to fully assess the efficacy of semaglutide in treating AUD.PMID:38019594 | DOI:10.4088/JCP.23m15068

Source: Journal of Clinical Psychiatry - November 29, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jesse R Richards Madisen Fae Dorand Kyleigh Royal Lana Mnajjed Maria Paszkowiak W Kyle Simmons Source Type: research