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Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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deleted_user 04/12/2007

I just had my paxil and zyprexa increased and have been on the increased dose for about 5 days now.

Everyday since I started the higher dose I have had a headache. I lost my information flyers from the pharmacy so I don't know if this is something that will just go away with time or if this is a reaction to the meds. Does anyone else have this problem?

GracieLooWho 04/12/2007

i find WebMD to be helpful about this stuff
also I think I've googled drug interaction or side affects before and found some good info........sorry for your headaches :(

deleted_user 04/12/2007

Paxil side effects:
Apathy
Loss of empathy
Flattening of emotional response
Nocturnal salivation
Bruxism (teeth grinding)
Pupil dilation
Nausea
Teratogenicity: Pregnant women are advised not to take the drug due to possible fetal heart defects.[12]
Drowsiness
Headache
Changes in weight and appetite
Partial or complete loss of libido (sexual desire)
Inability to achieve orgasm
Increased feelings of depression and anxiety (initially)
Dry mouth
Aggressive behavior (esp. in children)
Possible congenital malformations
Missed periods
Myoclonus (muscle twitching)
Rash
Restlessness or akathisia
Itch
Sodium depletion
Sweating
Nightmares
Suicide
Muscle weakness
Muscle ache
Schizophrenia
Uncharacteristic levels of aggression
Uncharacteristic risk taking
Serotonin syndrome

deleted_user 04/12/2007

Thanks JB... that would probably explain the headaches... I just really hope they eventually go away.

deleted_user 04/12/2007

how long have you been on it?

deleted_user 04/12/2007

I have been on Paxil for a couple of years but my dose was just increased at the end of last week. I went from 40 mg to 60 mg.

deleted_user 04/12/2007

It will probably take a week to adjust to. I would talk to your pdoc just to let him know.

deleted_user 04/12/2007

Thanks again!!

deleted_user 04/12/2007

ahhhhhhhhh so thats why i havent been able to have an orgasm since i started this shit.....i knew that wasnt normal. thats BULLSHIT/

deleted_user 04/12/2007

screw that shit...ooopppsss,no pun intended, but i would tell my doc to take that shit and shove it up....well, you get the picture, i have to draw the line at not being able to achieve an orgasm, that's just WRONG!

deleted_user 04/12/2007

i know orgasm is medcation in itself sometimes, lol.....i KNEW it, but how do i tell my doc thats why i dont want to take it?? im too embarrased, lol

deleted_user 04/13/2007

Hi Stace, I suffered from headaches and migraines very often until I started my med's. Now I hardly ever have headaches. So I think you find that they will diminish.

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