Mounjaro / alcohol addiction

minipie · 22/09/2025 23:44

Wow, that is fantastic

I hope it can have the same effect for others who want or need to cut back.

Original poster

Throwawaysorry · 23/09/2025 00:20

Thanks. Didn’t know how that would land.

Fantastic is an appropriate word!

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Idontknownowwhat · 23/09/2025 00:33

There are studies that are being done on GLP medications and the effect they have on addictions, drugs, alcohol and gambling I've seen so far.

I think they'll become a drug that's found to have many, many uses and will be vastly relied on for all manner of things in a few years.

GLPs have helped me with managing my weight better than anything else ever has. It's like someone's switched off the "need food" button in my head.

Giddykiddy · 23/09/2025 00:41

I also find the idea of alcohol less appealing

limetrees32 · 23/09/2025 00:45

Interesting and I think it's great that you've shared this, it might help others.

GloryGloria · 23/09/2025 00:47

Yes me. I was consuming 1/2 bottle of wine a night 6 nights a week - for decades (along with the chocolate and crisps).

So 30 units a week. I started MJ in April. I rarely drink at home now. I will drink when I am out socially but would only have one or two drinks.

I have totally lost that craving that I was in denial I had.

GloryGloria · 23/09/2025 00:54

Idontknownowwhat · 23/09/2025 00:33

There are studies that are being done on GLP medications and the effect they have on addictions, drugs, alcohol and gambling I've seen so far.

I think they'll become a drug that's found to have many, many uses and will be vastly relied on for all manner of things in a few years.

GLPs have helped me with managing my weight better than anything else ever has. It's like someone's switched off the "need food" button in my head.

I would personally consider my food - specifically sugar / carbs as an addiction. Always preoccupied - always craving. Food noise with resultant self loathing is now silent. I think the food noise is the key addiction component - ie mental preoccupation - so maybe the alcohol noise is turned off as well? This has been the biggest impact on my weight loss - not so much about suppression.

Just the wine, choc and crisps was probably 1000 additional calories a day that now not happening.

In also justified my MJ cost as equating to my wine bill (actually it’s cheaper) - so I am financially quids in overall. And 3 stone down from obese BMI 32 to BMI 26 - still a bit to go.

Idontknownowwhat · 23/09/2025 09:19

GloryGloria · 23/09/2025 00:54

I would personally consider my food - specifically sugar / carbs as an addiction. Always preoccupied - always craving. Food noise with resultant self loathing is now silent. I think the food noise is the key addiction component - ie mental preoccupation - so maybe the alcohol noise is turned off as well? This has been the biggest impact on my weight loss - not so much about suppression.

Just the wine, choc and crisps was probably 1000 additional calories a day that now not happening.

In also justified my MJ cost as equating to my wine bill (actually it’s cheaper) - so I am financially quids in overall. And 3 stone down from obese BMI 32 to BMI 26 - still a bit to go.

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All this is fab and equates to a very similar result as I've seen.
My relationship with myself and food is so very different on MJ. Before I'd binge until I was sick, not anymore! Food felt like it was the guiding force through the day, my only "happy" not anymore!

Have you noticed some things taste different whilst on the MJ too?

IWasScaredToBeHeld · 23/09/2025 09:35

There are studies being carried out for alcoholism, smoking and even gambling addictions. It’s amazing stuff!

MooBaggage · 23/09/2025 09:36

Yep - I could have written your post. I was a functioning alcoholic (self described!), drinking many units most evenings - alcohol was my first thought waking up each morning, wondering what I'd have to drink that evening - and I was probably having around 60 - 80 units a week.

I started on MJ in January 2025 and now barely drink at all - all my cravings (for alcohol and sugar/chocolate) disappeared overnight. I usually now have a large G&T with my other half on a Saturday night and that is literally it. I don't think about alcohol on week nights and am busy on a Friday night so that's out. I might have a glass of wine if I'm going out and not driving, but am now equally happy to drive and not drink at all - it just doesn't bother me; whereas before, I used to be really resentful if I had to drive anywhere and wasn't able to drink.

The change in what I crave has been soooo dramatic and I am so grateful to this drug for altering my physiological (and psychological) state - it's incredible.

Catsknowbest · 28/10/2025 21:55

Throwawaysorry · 22/09/2025 23:37

Have been in two minds as to post this or not.

6 months ago, I was consuming 50-60 units of alcohol per week and hadn’t managed more than a day off from drinking for years. It’s the first thing I would think of when I woke up. And the second thought after that was always how fat I was.

I had piled on weight and - after many failed attempts at dieting, and in desperation, really - ordered weightloss injections. I am no longer obese which is fantastic, but what I wasn’t expecting was immediate suppression of my alcohol cravings.

I have around 5-10 units a week now, I don’t crave at all and I never ever drink by myself. It’s a huge relief, after 20 years of increasing dependence. Obviously no idea what will happen when I taper off.

Interested to understand if anyone else has had this experience? I hope I don’t insult anyone on this board who is struggling.

Exactly what has happened to me since starting it in August. A fantastic and unexpected bonus, massively reduced intake just do not crave it

GloryGloria · 29/10/2025 06:59

I have been tapering down MJ dosw and back on the nightly wine sadly. Not as much and not every night but disappointed.

Catsknowbest · 29/10/2025 07:22

GloryGloria · 29/10/2025 06:59

I have been tapering down MJ dosw and back on the nightly wine sadly. Not as much and not every night but disappointed.

Unfortunately the calories in the wine are really going to hinder the effectiveness of MJ

Radiatorvalves · 29/10/2025 07:23

I also went right off wine. I was a social drinker… over the recommended 14 units but not by a massive amount. I struggled to get through a glass of nice wine or even a cold beer on holiday. Be aware that since I stopped taking MJ the aversion has gone, although I’m generally more disciplined and keeping the weight off.

well done OP.

FriendofDorothy · 01/11/2025 17:06

GloryGloria · 29/10/2025 06:59

I have been tapering down MJ dosw and back on the nightly wine sadly. Not as much and not every night but disappointed.

That's the problem with any medication which brings about behavioural change. If you don't do the work and address the reasons your drink in the first place then you are likely to resume drinking when the medication reduces.