Do weight-loss injections make you more sensitive to alcohol?
Why some people feel alcohol more on GLP-1 medicines.
Some people report feeling the effects of alcohol more quickly while taking GLP-1 medicines. Research on this is still limited. Drinking slowly, eating beforehand and limiting how much you drink can help. Alcohol can also add to some side effects, such as nausea.
This is general information about prescription medicines, not advice or a recommendation to use them. Speak to your prescriber or pharmacist about your own treatment.
This article is general information, not medical advice. Speak to a doctor, pharmacist or other qualified clinician about your own health, especially before starting a supplement or if symptoms are new, severe or worrying.
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