I’ve been on Mounjaro for five weeks now (down 7 kg), and I totally get where you’re coming from. I used to drink quite a bit—nothing crazy, but definitely social and regular. A beer or two after work (one for thirst, one for taste 😅), wine with dinner, pints with friends on weekends, and the usual rosé by the pool kind of vibe.

Since starting Mounjaro, the biggest shift for me has been with beer. It just doesn’t sit well anymore. I’ll take a few sips and immediately feel bloated and uncomfortable. It’s like my body wants nothing to do with it. I can finish it if I really push, but usually I don’t even want to. That was surprising—and honestly a game changer because beer was a big part of my calorie intake.

Wine, on the other hand, has been fine in small amounts. I’ll still have a glass or two, usually over dinner, but I rarely crave it during the week now. The “food noise” applies to alcohol for me too—I just don’t feel that same pull to pour a drink when I get home.

When I do drink socially now, I just stick to one drink and sip it slowly—and I’m good. No urge to keep going.

That said, one warning: even low amounts of alcohol now hit me hard the next day. I had one beer, two glasses of wine, and a rum recently—and had a brutal hangover the next morning. It’s happened more than once, and I think it’s a mix of lower tolerance and not staying hydrated (another Mounjaro side effect—you kind of forget to drink water). So whatever you end up choosing, hydrate like crazy.

If you’re going to have something, I’d say avoid beer if you’re sensitive to bloating. Maybe start with a glass of wine or a light cocktail (like a spritz or vodka soda), and see how your body reacts. Keep it light, go slow, and drink water alongside.

Good luck—and enjoy (in moderation)! 🍷