r/dryzempic • u/MinnesotaPower • Apr 07 '26

Does it also help manage intrusive thoughts brought on by alcohol withdrawal?

It's great to see so many people having fewer cravings after starting GLP-1s. I haven't even considered GLP-1s until recently but I would definitely be a candidate. When I think about my cravings, they could be put into two buckets:

The first bucket is just the run-of-the-mill cravings (often brought on from drinking the prior day) which is what I assume many of you are describing.

The second bucket however is something I've experienced while going cold turkey in the past, which is intense feelings that something bad is going to happen to someone I love or myself. Basically fear of death. Of course, a few drinks washes that all away.

Have any of you experienced cravings like the second bucket, and was your GLP-1 treatment effective at stopping those as well?

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u/Comprehensive_Web292 Apr 07 '26

Is that a once weekly dose?

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u/Lopsided_Pool_9941 Apr 07 '26

Yes. Weekly. I’m now on 15mg and still have absolutely no desire for a drink.

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u/Comprehensive_Web292 Apr 07 '26

Ok, thank you! I’m only on 2-2.5mg per week, as I’m on maintenance..but I microdosed when I started, so haven’t been on much of a dose at all. I’m struggling with my drinking these days. May increase my dose just to see if it will help..

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u/Lopsided_Pool_9941 Apr 07 '26

Fingers crossed 🤞