It binds to GLP-1 receptors, enhancing insulin secretion, reducing glucagon production, and slowing digestion
This was a randomized controlled trial of semaglutide for alcohol use disorder that included 48 non-treatment-seeking adults with alcohol use disorder, to test semaglutides effects on alcohol craving and consumption
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Some reports screening large numbers of patients have shown signals of more unusual side effects such as nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and suicidal ideation in small numbers of patients prescribed semaglutide