Heather Le Biller shed 9 pounds within the first week of taking Novo Nordisk
’s blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic – and then even more as she continued treatment.

Le Biller, a flight attendant who lives in France, noticed her appetite quiet down while taking the weekly injection. But so did her cravings for wine, a drink she called “almost customary to pair with every dinner” in France.

“When I was on Ozempic, it made me not want that as much anymore,” Le Biller told CNBC. “I could have a few sips of wine and just be satisfied and move on. I didn’t need multiple glasses a night, so it definitely seems to help with that.”

Le Biller is among several patients who took diabetes and weight loss drugs and also noticed an effect on their cravings for alcohol, nicotine, opioids or even some compulsive behaviors, such as online shopping and gambling.

[My wine glass is gonna have to be pried outta my cold, dead fingers, my friends… ~ Beege]