Can I drink 2 glasses of wine in the weekend while taking Ozempic? I just started it last week?
Question posted by MartinaC on 5 Feb 2022
Last updated on 5 February 2022
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Interactions between your drugs
Moderate
ethanol semaglutide
Applies to: Alcohol (contained in alcoholic beverages) (ethanol), Ozempic (semaglutide)
Talk to your doctor before using ethanol together with semaglutide. Alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Both hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) may occur, depending on how much and how often you drink. You should avoid using alcohol if your diabetes is not well controlled or if you have high triglycerides, neuropathy (nerve damage), or pancreatitis. Moderate alcohol consumption generally does not affect blood glucose levels if your diabetes is under control. However, it may be best to limit alcohol intake to one drink daily for women and two drinks daily for men (1 drink = 5 oz wine, 12 oz beer, or 1.5 oz distilled spirits) in conjunction with your normal meal plan. Avoid drinking alcohol on an empty stomach or following exercise, as it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=3878-18733,1034-14582
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