Importantly, even reducing heavy drinking can lead to meaningful improvements for patients and families." He added that even relatively small reductions in heavy drinking can make a meaningful difference. "For families, even modest reductions in heavy drinking can mean greater stability, fewer crises and improved quality of life." The findings suggest oral semaglutide may help people reduce harmful drinking even if they do not stop drinking completely. Safety and Next StepsThe researchers reported that oral semaglutide was generally well tolerated, with most side effects described as mild.