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Practical Guidance If you choose to drink on a GLP-1 medication: Keep intake to 1 standard drink (5 oz wine, 12 oz beer, 1.5 oz spirits) maximum on any given day Never drink on an empty stomach pair alcohol with a protein-containing meal Drink water before, during, and after 1:1 ratio Never combine alcohol with insulin or sulfonylurea medications without extra caution Avoid sweetened cocktails (double impact: alcohol + sugar) Do not drink on the day of a dose increase side effects are worst that week The safest recommendation is to eliminate alcohol entirely during active weight loss on a GLP-1
| Electrolyte | Role in Body | Signs of Deficiency | Supplement Considerations ||-|||-|| Sodium | Fluid balance, nerve function | Lightheadedness, weakness, headache | May need increased intake during GLP-1 therapy || Potassium | Heart function, muscle control | Irregular heartbeat, muscle cramps | Monitor closely if on other medications || Magnesium | Muscle and nerve function | Fatigue, muscle twitches | Often depleted during weight loss || Calcium | Bone health, muscle function | Numbness, tingling | May need supplementation with vitamin D | Many patients dont realize that drinking excessive water without replenishing electrolytes can actually worsen lightheadedness symptoms, explains Dr
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