{"id":50560,"date":"2022-04-08T09:30:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T13:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=50560"},"modified":"2024-10-21T16:31:24","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T20:31:24","slug":"saxenda-and-alcohol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/saxenda-and-alcohol\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens when you mix Saxenda and alcohol?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might have just started your weight-loss journey with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/saxenda\">Saxenda<\/a>, a prescription drug that works to suppress the appetite. You probably also have an exercise and diet plan that requires a lot of discipline. However, if you\u2019re a social person, you&#8217;ll inevitably find yourself in a situation where alcohol is being served. So, you\u2019re probably wondering: Are there any Saxenda and alcohol interactions?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saxenda is an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/best-weight-loss-pills\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">effective drug for weight loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it may interact with different drugs, foods, or beverages. There is no mention of Saxenda interacting with alcohol in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2020\/206321s012s013s014lbl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official FDA drug label<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But that doesn&#8217;t mean you&#8217;re in the clear.\u00a0 Before mixing any medication with alcohol, you should always consult with your healthcare provider.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Saxenda?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/saxenda\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saxenda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a brand-name, injectable drug used for weight management in people who are overweight or obese. It is only approved to be used in combination with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/weight-loss-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proper diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and physical exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects of Saxenda<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/saxenda-side-effects\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common side effects of Saxenda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigestion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiredness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stomach pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you mix Saxenda and alcohol?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may notice that Saxenda can cause side effects similar to those of alcohol, such as nausea, headache, and dizziness. Drinking alcohol may amplify and worsen the side effects of Saxenda. If you search the web, you can find that some people report feeling more nauseous or dizzy after drinking alcohol with Saxenda.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the FDA label doesn\u2019t explicitly mention a Saxenda and drug interaction, there is clinical evidence that combining alcohol and Saxenda can cause problems. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7808520\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that Saxenda was an effective weight-loss drug when used as a long-term treatment, and over half of the study participants reported that they regularly drink alcohol (59.8%). However, those who drank alcohol experienced slightly less weight loss than those who didn\u2019t drink; those who drank alcohol had an average weight loss of 5.9% while those who didn\u2019t drink had an average weight loss of 7.1%. Meaning, drinking renders the medication less effective.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who drink alcohol may have some level of liver impairment. Clinical trials found that people with mild, moderate, and severe liver impairment had a lower <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2020\/206321s012s013s014lbl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liraglutide AUC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (area under the curve). The AUC is related to the absorption of a drug and how much of a drug circulates in the bloodstream. The liraglutide AUC was on average 11% lower in people with mild liver impairment and 42% lower in people with severe liver impairment. Therefore, people with liver problems may not absorb Saxenda as well as other people.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Mixup_Chart_040822.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-50369 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Mixup_Chart_040822.png\" alt=\"Saxenda and alcohol\" width=\"1920\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Mixup_Chart_040822.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Mixup_Chart_040822-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Mixup_Chart_040822-1024x480.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Mixup_Chart_040822-768x360.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Mixup_Chart_040822-1536x720.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol and weight loss\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether or not you\u2019re taking Saxenda, you\u2019ll probably want to watch your alcohol intake if you\u2019re looking to lose weight. While light to moderate alcohol consumption is not linked to weight gain, heavy or binge drinking is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4338356\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have shown that heavy alcohol consumption can increase weight gain. Alcohol can decrease the activity of GLP-1, a hormone naturally produced in the body that regulates appetite. The effects of alcohol on GLP-1 and other chemicals in the brain can also increase appetite, hunger, and caloric intake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/healthy-drinks\/drinks-to-consume-in-moderation\/alcohol-full-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate alcohol consumption<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is no more than two drinks per day for men and no more than one drink per day for women. Depending on your beverage of choice, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000886.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calories from alcohol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can add up. A cosmopolitan can have 146 calories while a pina colada can have 526 calories, for example. If you\u2019re not careful, the added calories from alcohol can be an obstacle in your weight-loss journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who are overweight or obese are more likely to have certain conditions such as diabetes. Alcohol is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org\/healthy-living\/medication-treatments\/alcohol-diabetes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">known to lower blood sugar levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and increase the risk of hypoglycemia, which can be dangerous in people being treated for diabetes. You may have to watch your alcohol intake more closely if you have diabetes and you\u2019re taking a GLP-1 agonist like Saxenda.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/metformin-and-alcohol\/\"><b>Can I drink alcohol while taking metformin?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final verdict<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re supporting your weight-loss goals with Saxenda, a drink once in a while is unlikely to do significant harm. You might feel amplified side effects like nausea or dizziness with an occasional drink. More than one or two drinks every day can start to affect your liver, blood sugar levels, and intake of calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You might have just started your weight-loss journey with Saxenda, a prescription drug that works to suppress the appetite. 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