The study found that the people using the GLP-1 receptor medications were less likely to be hospitalized for problems linked to alcohol use disorder, such as intoxication and withdrawal symptoms like delirium than the patients who weren't using the medications
Elkind-Hirsch KE, Chappell N, Shaler D, Storment J, Bellanger D (2022) Liraglutide 3 mg on weight, body composition, and hormonal and metabolic parameters in women with obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized placebo-controlled-phase 3 study
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Patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, severe gastroparesis, active pancreatitis, or who are pregnant or planning pregnancy are generally not candidates for GLP-1 therapy
So it reduces cravings or appetite for food, while increasing the feeling weve eaten enough
Patients should understand that potential benefits are uncertain and not guaranteed