Question regarding lexapro and alcohol

Hey guys, new here. I had a question about the effects of mixing lexapro and alcohol. So my boyfriend has had depression for awhile but recently got officially diagnosed and prescribed lexapro. He's been on it for maybe a month or so now. He's not a major drinker but on the weekends he enjoys having some drinks and relaxing. This was always something we did together and we've been together over a year so I know how he acts drunk vs sober and what his typical behavior is like when he has been drinking.

When he first went on this medication I asked him about alcohol because I know certain medications can have weird interactions with alcohol but he said that his doctor just mentioned that it can make the effects of alcohol stronger - for example, you'll just get more drunk at a quicker rate. I was still a little unsure because I heard with antidepressants you're not really supposed to be drinking while on them.

There have been a couple times now where we have drank since he's been on the lexapro and his behavior is very different than it was in the past. He gets drunk very quickly and then starts slurring his words, his eyes get very red and glassy, starts talking about one thing and then forgets what he was saying and starts another. Last night after passing out drunk he started talking nonsense in his sleep (which he doesn't usually do). The next day he doesn't remember most of what happened.

It's starting to worry me and I don't want him drinking while on this medicine, but I can't seem to get a straight answer about whether or not lexapro isn't recommended with alcohol. The warning on his pill bottle just says the medicine will increase the effects of the alcohol and everything I've found online isn't consistent. I was wondering if you guys could help, maybe if you have any personal experiences or advice to share so I could get to the bottom of this and figure it out! Thanks :)

Wow! Really? Alcohol is a DEPRESSANT. Is he honest with how much alcohol he consumes, or does he tell the doctor that it is less? Having "black outs" from the combination should be enough of a sign to STOP! Perhaps the pharmacist would be the one to talk to. They are very good at explaining drug interactions. Yes, alcohol is classed as a DRUG. Good luck.

OOOH... ditto all of the above.

you may want to get his bottle of pills, I am sure it say NO ALCOHOL on it some where unless he pulled it off.

As the robot in Lost in Space kept saying" Danger, Danger Danger"

All kidding aside, try at least to get him to talk to the pharmacist or doc.

REMEMBER, YOU, can only help people who want help. If he refuses, this is NO reflection of failure on you. It is what is going on with him and he must work it out on his own, until he asks for help.

Please remember that.
Peace
Trina