Can I drink alcohol?

Last updated on Aug 03, 2026

Can I drink alcohol?

Also asked: alcohol, wine, beer, drinking on semaglutide, hangover Answer: There's no hard prohibition, but expect it to hit differently. Many people find their tolerance drops and that alcohol makes nausea worse. Alcohol also raises pancreatitis risk, and it adds calories that are easy to miss.

If you're on insulin or a sulfonylurea, alcohol adds low blood sugar risk. Talk to your provider about that specifically.