Overview
Use this article to understand whether it's safe to drink alcohol while using an injectable weight loss treatment such as Mounjaro® or Wegovy®, and to see MedExpress's recommended alcohol intake while on treatment.
Use this article when you want to:
Understand why alcohol can affect side effects during injectable weight loss treatment
Find out how much alcohol MedExpress recommends while taking Mounjaro® or Wegovy®
Why Does Alcohol Affect Injectable Weight Loss Treatment?
Alcohol can worsen common side effects of injectable weight loss treatments such as Mounjaro® and Wegovy®, particularly nausea and vomiting.
Because of this, alcohol should be consumed in limited amounts while you are following a Mounjaro® or Wegovy® treatment plan.
Recommended Alcohol Intake While Taking Mounjaro® or Wegovy®
While using an injectable weight loss treatment such as Mounjaro® or Wegovy®, MedExpress recommends:
Limiting alcohol to 1–2 alcoholic drinks per week.
Staying within this limit can help reduce the risk of side effects such as nausea and vomiting, and support your overall progress on Mounjaro® or Wegovy® treatment.