4. Dehydration Risk

Mounjaro can cause mild dehydration on its own, and alcohol is a diuretic. Combine the two, and you’re setting yourself up for:

• Headaches

• Dizziness

• Feeling rough in general

If you do drink, think about matching every drink of alcohol with water.

5. Pancreatitis and Kidney Risk

Rare, but real.

Mounjaro has been linked (rarely) to pancreatitis, and so has heavy drinking. Same with kidney stress.

If you’re a light, occasional drinker? The risk is probably small. But heavy, frequent drinking + Mounjaro? Not a great combo.

So… Can You Have a Drink?

Here’s the honest answer:

Yes. 🎉

But it’s about how much and how often.

No one expects you to be a saint for 6 months to 2 years. But going out every weekend and sinking a bottle of wine or 6 beers every time? That’s going to work against you, and possibly make you feel pretty awful on top of it.

A glass of wine at dinner, a beer at the barbecue or a toast at a wedding is generally fine for most people.

If You’re Going to Drink, Be Smart

We’re not here to encourage drinking, but we are here to keep it real.

If you’re going to have a drink on Mounjaro:

• Keep it moderate.

• Don’t drink on an empty stomach.

• Watch out for sugary mixers.

• Stay hydrated (water is your friend).

• Pay attention to how you feel.

If you notice side effects getting worse after drinking? That’s your body telling you to back off.

One Last Thought

Mounjaro isn’t a punishment, it’s a tool to help you quiet the food noise, control portions, and find a healthier relationship with food (and yes, drinks too).

So don’t panic about needing to be “perfect”, just be honest with yourself about your goals, your limits, and how alcohol fits into the bigger picture.

If in doubt? Have the conversation with your prescriber.

They want you to succeed, safely, realistically, and in a way you can actually stick to.

Because this isn’t about rules.

It’s about making this work for you.

Cheers to that.