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Old Nov 17, 2013, 01:04 PM
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I am not finding a direct link to liver damage, with SSRI's and alcohol, at the same time, it's nearly implied that if you have had liver problems or take something like Motrin, use SSRI's with caution.

It's known, that alcohol misuse/abuse, over time, can lead to liver damage, so can see why you'd be concerned about drinking and liver damage with SSRI's.

From all I've read, drinking in moderation, is OK. Yet, should be consulted with your pdoc, as to what is moderate drinking.

Having four drinks, at a time, how often? I don't feel, when taking meds, it's necessary to be a teatoler(sp?), but, caution is ones best route...

"Drinking can counteract the benefits of your antidepressant medication, making your symptoms more difficult to treat."
Antidepressants and alcohol: What is the concern? - MayoClinic.com

Your doctor may also advise caution or another medicine if you are 80 years of age or older, or are taking medicines that increase the risk of stomach bleeding (e.g. aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs] such as ibuprofen).
Make sure you tell your doctor if you have, or have had in the past, any of the following conditions (you might need to take extra precautions, or another medicine might be more suitable):
epilepsy or reduced seizure threshold
bipolar disorder
stomach bleeding
liver problems
SSRIs – Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | NPS MedicineWise
Thanks for this!
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