A study by researchers at Henry Ford Health in collaboration with WeightWatchers International found that over 40% of individuals in a weight loss program who used popular weight loss medications decreased their alcohol consumption. Medications like bupropion and naltrexone were associated with the greatest reduction in alcohol use. However, adjusting for weight loss may have obscured the direct effects of the medications. The study had limitations, including the absence of a control group without medications and potential conflicts of interest. Further research is needed to understand the effects of medications versus behavioral interventions on alcohol use in weight management programs.
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WeightWatchers combined with weight loss medications may alter alcohol consumption, study finds
