Paxil and Alcohol

[TheRover]

One week new to Paxil - my pill bottle says do not take with alcohol. Of course I'm not washing it down with a beer or a glass of wine but should I avoid alcohol all together or just drink moderately (like no more than 2 on a weekend night)?

[spade22]

Avoid it altogether as per the instructions.  

[TheRover]

Seriously? What will happen? (not that I'm guaging my risk, I'm curious)

[amish1979]

Per Dr. Bob Mendola, a psychiatrist at Gannett

"Paxil as well as most antidepressants should not be mixed with alcohol or marijuana.  Alcohol and marijuana can both contribute to the depressive or anxiety features the medication is trying to treat and also inhibit the effects of the medicine.
Combining marijuana with antidepressants can cause confusion and occasionally hallucinations or delusions.  Combining alcohol with antidepressants can greatly increase the effects of alcohol, which can include suppressing respiration and death."

Now you know

[TheRover]

Holy shiz! Thanks for the feedback. Are you a Paxil user? If so, any advice on what I can expect, your experience?

[TheRover]

I had a few drinks recently, no problem. Then Saturday I had 3 (two beers, 1 champagne) and felt really really depressed. Took everything to heart. Anyone have issues with alcohol and Paxil?

[suzi-q]

One drink is like two, two is like four, etc.  I find that even with one glass of wine, I get very depressed also.  It also gives me a depressed feeling for day or two after.  It's not worth it!