Mounjaro if I really like drinking?

Mounjaro has put me totally off alcohol. First I just didn't fancy it much, and thought it's also a good way to cut calories. Now I don't seem to be able to even tolerate it, physically. Had 2 small beers a couple of weeks ago, slept terribly and felt shitty the entier day. Tried this weekend with 2 glasses of champagne - same! So looks like my drinking days are over.

Not sad about it though - I look great and don't feel so unhappy any more that I need to drown my sorrows. It's perfectly possible to enjoy life without drinking, I still have plenty of fun. Plus, no hangovers and no regrets about what you may have said or done after one drink too many. Honestly give it a try, it's great!

Am really interested in your progress I have been on them for just 3.5 months and gone up to 7.5 but find the weight is not really moving as much as when I was on 5 - very similar start weight to you so did you keep going up each month?

Therein lies the problem! I did have a few kgs to loose to be back to what I weighed pre-kids but I’ve done that now and my bmi is 20 so I can’t keep losing weight. I’m going to stop and see if I can continue to not drink now I’ve broken the habit (although I recognise that will be hard). If I struggle I’ll see if a very low dose will enable me to eat enough whilst still suppressing my urge to drink.

I’ve also been learning about naltrexone which is specifically designed to stop people wanting to drink so I might go down that route. I know I can drink less / not drink - I’ve done it for many years. But I was happy then and I’m not now. That’s the problem I really need to solve but for various reasons I can’t see things changing in the very near future.

I know I’ll get judged for lying to get the drugs but my drinking habits were unhealthy and I felt totally desperate and out of control. I recognise so much of the language people use when they talk about how this drug changed their relationship with food (except for me can apply the language to alcohol).

ETA - good luck

Same. I just don't enjoy the same kind of things I used to. I always loved healthy fresh meals but I also viewed things like takeaway curry, chocolate bars, crisps etc as treats and now they aren't a draw at all. I still love my food and I still like drinking but not in large quantities.

Without it, you will be FREE
you will be slimmer, healthier, feel much better. We’ve been brainwashed we need it, we don’t.

The issue is that WLD side effects can be pancreas and gall bladder issues. Fairly serious ones.

drinking alcohol puts additional pressure on those organs and increases the chance of those side effects.

i have preordered the tablets so have been doing a little bit of reading. For me it seems sensible to eat a low fat, low/no alcohol diet while on them to reduce the chances of the more severe side effects.

others may decide alcohol is worth the risk and are lucky that they don’t experience any issues.

I have been on Wegovy about 2 months and don't want to drink any more - but I was not drinking much before starting to be honest as I just haven't fancied it since hitting menopause.

I am unhappy. Drinking makes me feel better

TBH that's your problem. If you need alcohol to feel better you have unhealthy relationship with alcohol. I'd sort that before you worry about weight loss: the two are totally synergistic and you will struggle to keep the weight off for long if you're drinking heavily.

Not to mention the other problems mentioned here: fatty liver and all the other health issues around drinking.

Mounjaro isn't going to fix the fact you're unhappy.

Getting fit and slim and hot is very cheering!
Honestly, if you're scared of losing your taste for booze this is a great chance for you to make changes. Get on mounjaro and to AA or in therapy at the same time, it will change your life. 111kg isnt Joie de Vivre it's life limiting. If you die from Joie de Vivre you won't be very joyful and nor will your loved ones.

This was me in September 2024 then I got diagnosed with a heart murmur and I stopped drinking (and smoking) that day. Find that kick up the backside you need to take the leap. Try the jabs, you can always stop, find another routine other than opening a bottle and settling in for the evening. Best wishes to you 💐

I’m able to drink on mounjaro, even when I was on 15mg. I just didn’t want to drink as much, which was fine because I didn’t want to I didn’t miss it.

I certainly didn’t lose my joie de vivre, in fact I’m pretty sure I’m happier on mounjaro than off it (maybe that’s down to not being hangry all the time though!)

Alcohol is a depressant. If you feel you have no joie de vivre without alcohol (or without much alcohol) then you have an alcohol problem, which needs solving separately from any considerations around WLI.

It did not effect my drinking in the way I thought it would at all. I stopped having thoughts like 'I would love a glass of wine' after a hard day at work or whatever. However if I was going out planning to drink for a birthday etc, I was still able to drink the same as pre jab. It just stopped me thinking alcohol really unless it was in front of me.

I enjoyed my large glass of wine with my evening meal. The WLI has completely put me off alcohol. My sister also on WLI is still enjoying hers ..

Could you just do a lower dose and take it off more slowly!

It’s definitely reduced my alcohol intake quite drastically, as I said, I barely drink at home now. Once I get out with my mates I don’t hold back though

Did you lose weight too though and are now underweight?

Asking as I would like to try curb my alcohol intake.

Just sticking to the factual answer. I was on the jabs list about 4 stone and still drank wine. I did try and make good choices with food ext bit wine is my vice.

I’ve been on the pills for 4 months. You don’t lose your enjoyment of food or socialising but you just eat less. I probably enjoy food more now I am savouring every bite.

I have drank throughout ! Started at 95kg and in 9 months was 61kg… still drink when I feel like it . Have maintained for 2 years on 7.5 mg. You may find you need to go right up to 15 mg to lose

I’ve been on Mounjaro for over a year and I have absolutely no interest in drinking at all. I’ve only had more than one drink on one occasion and the hangover was not worth it.
It’s not just alcohol preferences that’s have changed for me either, I struggle with fizzy drinks especially cola type ones.

I like drinking too. More recently I recognise I rely on it to escape snd to make myself feel better. I started the jabs (I’m actually not overweight but lied to get them because I felt trapped by my inability to drink less). I know it’s hit and miss how it affects people but for me, I have basically no interest in drinking. I’ve gone from about 50-60 units a week to almost nothing. If I do drink, I don’t get the buzz. It’s so weird, but for me very welcome.

I have at stressful moments wished I could still get pissed and drown my sorrows but I know it’s good I can’t. It has been hard though. I’m not sure I’m much happier because I haven’t actually fixed the issues which made me drink, but at least my body is getting a break.

Realistically you’d be better off if you lost some weight. I don’t know how much you drink but you’d almost be better off if you drank less too so I’d try it and see.

I like drinking and I definitely drink less on MJ but mostly at home. I hardly drink at home at all, although other life events may have affected this, but I still drink like a fish when I go out

My dad has been jabbing since Christmas. He drinks waaaay more than he should, in fact, it concerns me how much he sinks throughout the week. The jab has not hindered his drinking ability one bit.

He looks absolutely fantastic. Obviously feels much better and in turn become a confident happy and chatty soul.

Edited to ask- why are you so unhappy?