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Can u drink alcohol on Wegovy?

Alcohol (Ethanol) semaglutide 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.

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Wegovy and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Wegovy (semaglutide).

Moderate Alcohol (Ethanol) semaglutide Moderate Drug Interaction 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. Switch to professional interaction data Moderate semaglutide food Moderate Food Interaction Semaglutide may affect the absorption of other medications that you take by mouth. In some cases, this may affect how well and/or how fast those medications work, or it may make no difference. Talk to a healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns, and contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes. 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. Switch to professional interaction data

Wegovy drug interactions

There are 245 drug interactions with Wegovy (semaglutide).

Wegovy disease interactions

There are 6 disease interactions with Wegovy (semaglutide) which include:

Drug Interaction Classification These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication. Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. Unknown No interaction information available.

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What does it feel like to be on Wegovy?

Lots of belching. In the beginning a little constipation. The first day or 2 after the injection you can feel fatigue. It works for weight loss if you can tolerate the nausea.

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Wegovy has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 125 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 28% reported a negative experience. Condition Avg. Rating Reviews Compare Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) 6.7 125 reviews 66 medications Reviews may be edited to correct grammar/spelling or to remove inappropriate language and content. Reviews that appear to be created by parties with a vested interest are not published.

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