The NYT commented: As Ozempic gains more attention and more people use the diabetes drug off-label to lose weight, doctors say many patients are reporting similar experiences: They start the medication and then stop wanting to drink alcohol. Dr Robert Gabbay, chief scientific officer of the American Diabetes Association, confirmed: Its certainly something Ive heard many of my patients say, usually in a positive way. Distaste for alcohol The New York Times also cited the case of San Diego museum worker Tina Zarpour, 46, who used to have a glass of wine a few times a week while she cooked dinner
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As with all prescription medications, GLP-1 treatments may be associated with side effects
Some types, like hemolytic anemias, are considered as a disability by the Social Security Administration