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It can not only increase the effect of the alcohol, but it can decrease the effect of the medication, since alcohol is a depressant.
That said, I used to drink all the time on my meds. SSRIs, SNRIs, benzos. I was also on stimulants too though -- Ritalin, then Adderall. I didn't give a ****. I quit drinking five years ago. I had a huge problem.
The reason why they say you shouldn't is because SSRIs cause sedation which, combined with the effects of alcohol, can be dangerous. SSRIs work to increase your levels of seratonin, which you probably know. That, combined with booze, can increase sedation. However, certain SSRIs will actually lower seratonin levels below the baseline after prolonged use. This could possibly be why you were able to drink as much as you did with little effect.
How long have you been on your SSRI? Which SSRI is it?
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"Every person, on the foundation of his or her own sufferings and joys, builds for all." ~Albert Camus
Cymbalta, 60mg -- for the depression.
Latuda, 40mg -- for the paranoia (delusional type).
Adderall, 40mg XR & 5 mg reg -- for the ADD.
Xanax, .5 mg as needed -- for the anxiety.
Topamax, 50mg -- still figuring this one out.
MDD, but possibly have some form of Bipolar Disorder. Then again, I could be paranoid . . .
Well, at least I still have my sense of humor. 
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