Irish Irish , 18 Jun 2025
I'm currently on Ribelsus (also semaglutide), and the doctor immediately told me that alcohol should be limited. Some people may even start feeling nauseous or have blood pressure surges. I drank a glass of wine a couple of times - everything was fine, but I honestly don't want more.
I have been taking Ozempic for the last couple of months, and there was a feast over the weekend. I will say right away - everyone's reactions may be different. I did not have strong side effects, but I felt a little "out of sorts": weakness, dizziness, and in general, my appetite completely disappeared. Plus, alcohol already has a bad effect on sugar levels, and with semaglutide - a double whammy. Before drinking, be sure to discuss it with your doctor. There are a lot of nuances. I found a useful article about ozempic and alcohol before the holidays - everything is described in great detail there. In general, if you drink, then do it carefully and in small amounts. And not on an empty stomach!
I recently started taking semaglutide on the recommendation of a doctor to lose weight. The effect is already noticeable, my appetite has really decreased. But my birthday is coming up, and I wondered: is it possible to drink alcohol if you take semaglutide, especially if it is Ozempic? Has anyone encountered this? I do not drink often, but I do not want to risk side effects or spoil the effect of the drug. Share if you have had experience. What does the doctor say, and how did you feel after combining? It is very interesting to hear real stories.