Alcohol consumption and prescribed drugs

[Wendybell]

It seems like I have a lot of prescriptions.  Lexapro, Valtrex, Prilosec, daily; Spirolact, (diurectic); Topral XL; I just ran out of my prescription for Campral, (to re-fill or not?); some kind of antihistemine..can't recall the name, a topical ointment for Rosecea....just got prescribed ZOCOR for cholesterol (haven't picked up yet...).  The thing is, I'd like to have beer or wine, if I could... Oh I don't know.  I have a hx of depression and alcoholism, too.  I don't want to wake up yellow from jaundice one day.  How dangerous is mixing all this?  Here it is... I just need a few comments/suggestions, I guess.

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

You have already received great advice..I have nothing to add.

[cornyguy]

Psychiatric medications and alcohol do not mix very well.My suggestion is to stay off them.

[Jaquta]

I think that with your history that you should abstain from all alcohol (for now at least).
I think that if you have concerns that you should consult with your doctor.
I think it would be wise to have that consult and discuss what is and isn't needed.

I think the alcohol may have a greater influence on being jaundiced or not.

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Good luck and take care.