My brother has been taking Paxil and has been drinking 4 beers a night. On 'special' nights, it can be 8 beers, at least. He never used to drink (well, since college) His behavior has been incredibly uncharacteristic and he seems to be almost 'high'. He is doing things without regard and I am deeply, deeply concerned about him. He says he feels too good on this med, but I know he won't stop it. He got the meds from a GP and despite my pushing and prodding hasn't seen a psychiatrist. I'm afraid for him. Don't want to go into too many explicit details, but I'm a wreck about his life, as he walks around in his dazed euphoria.
I don't really know what I can do if anything, but I love him dearly. Suggestions...please?????????????