Can You Drink Alcohol on Semaglutide or Tirzepatide?
Can You Drink Alcohol on Semaglutide or Tirzepatide?
Thinking about having a drink while on Semaglutide or Tirzepatide? Here’s what you need to know about alcohol and weight loss progress:
- Caloric Impact of Alcohol: Alcohol is calorie-dense and can easily set back your weight loss efforts. For example, one shot of Vodka can contain 70-120 calories! One light beer is about 100-120 calories and one glass of wine is 120-165 calories.
- Increased Sensitivity: Semaglutide or Tirzepatide can enhance alcohol’s effects, which may lead to nausea, headache or reduced tolerance/hangover symptoms.
- Tips for Occasional Drinking: If you choose to drink, opt for lower-calorie options like a vodka soda or a glass of dry wine. Keep it infrequent and to a max of 2 drinks.
- Does Alcohol Line up with your weight loss goals?: Think about how hard you have worked all week to stay in a calorie deficit to lose weight. You do not want to add all of those calories back in one night. Stay true to your goals!
- Current Research: Current research suggests that these GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide may have a role in eliminating alcohol use disorder! How amazing is that? This breakthrough could give those struggling with alcoholism their lives back! Such an exciting time in the world of science/medicine!
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