Was prescribed 10 mg of paxil for menopause. its says no alcohol. if i drink when out to dinner what will happen?

Alcohol is a poison that never did anybody any good, ever, so stay away from it. It will destroy your brain cells, facilitate development of cancer in many organs, including breast, cause hepatitis, cirrhosis and pancreatitis etc. There is no safe level of alcohol intake. Quit while you are ahead.

Drinking alcohol while on Paxil can slow one’s thinking or body movements, which is the reason for the warning. The key is to drink in moderation (keeping it to a minimum) if one does decide to drink occasionally. Things to watch for include increased drowsiness, slowed speech, and an inability to complete tasks that require focus and attention. Driving is inadvisable.