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<blockquote data-quote="Sara PA" data-source="post: 187672" data-attributes="member: 1498"><p>How long has she been taking these medications and what are the doses?</p><p></p><p>Invega is an antipsychotic and is likely the cause of the sudden weight increase. Antipsychotics are notorious for causing weight gain becauses they tend to shut down the part of the brain that tells people they are full when they eat.</p><p></p><p>From the patient information for Invega:</p><p><em>What are the possible side effects of Invega?</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Invega and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats;</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>urinating less than usual or not at all;</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck;</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>tremor (uncontrolled shaking);</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>trouble swallowing; or</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>feeling light-headed, fainting.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Continue taking Invega and talk to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>breast swelling or discharge;</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>changes in menstrual periods;</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>mild restlessness, drowsiness, or tremor;</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>blurred vision;</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>dizziness or headache;</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>weight gain;</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>nausea, dry mouth, upset stomach; or</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.</em></p><p></p><p>I don't know how many of those would apply in her case and those are just the side effects listed in the patient information, not the more complete prescribing information. </p><p></p><p>Clonodine is an antihypertensive. From the patient information:</p><p></p><p><em>What side effects can this medication cause? Return to top </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Clonidine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>dry mouth</em></p><p><em>drowsiness</em></p><p><em>dizziness</em></p><p><em>constipation</em></p><p><em>tiredness</em></p><p><em>headache</em></p><p><em>nervousness</em></p><p><em>decreased sexual ability</em></p><p><em>upset stomach</em></p><p><em>vomiting</em></p><p><em>rash</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: </em></p><p><em>fainting</em></p><p><em>increased or decreased heartbeat</em></p><p><em>irregular heartbeat</em></p><p><em>swollen ankles or feet</em></p><p></p><p>And Topamax:</p><p></p><p><em>More common side effects may include: </em></p><p><em>Abdominal pain, abnormal coordination, abnormal vision, agitation, anxiety, appetite loss, back pain, breast pain, chest pain, confusion, constipation, depression, difficulty with concentration, difficulty with memory, dizziness, double vision, drowsiness, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, indigestion, language problems, leg pain, loss of coordination, menstrual problems, mood problems, nausea, nervousness, nose inflammation, rash, sinusitis, slowing of movements, sore throat, speech problems, tingling or burning sensations, tremors, weakness, weight loss</em></p><p></p><p>Additionally there are anecdotal reports from people taking Topamax that indicate it doesn't mix well with heat and sun. </p><p></p><p>Bottom line is that she could be ill, she could be reacting to one drug, she could be reacting to the combination of the drugs or all of the above.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sara PA, post: 187672, member: 1498"] How long has she been taking these medications and what are the doses? Invega is an antipsychotic and is likely the cause of the sudden weight increase. Antipsychotics are notorious for causing weight gain becauses they tend to shut down the part of the brain that tells people they are full when they eat. From the patient information for Invega: [I]What are the possible side effects of Invega? Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Invega and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats; urinating less than usual or not at all; restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck; tremor (uncontrolled shaking); trouble swallowing; or feeling light-headed, fainting. Continue taking Invega and talk to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects: breast swelling or discharge; changes in menstrual periods; mild restlessness, drowsiness, or tremor; blurred vision; dizziness or headache; weight gain; nausea, dry mouth, upset stomach; or decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.[/I] I don't know how many of those would apply in her case and those are just the side effects listed in the patient information, not the more complete prescribing information. Clonodine is an antihypertensive. From the patient information: [I]What side effects can this medication cause? Return to top Clonidine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dry mouth drowsiness dizziness constipation tiredness headache nervousness decreased sexual ability upset stomach vomiting rash If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: fainting increased or decreased heartbeat irregular heartbeat swollen ankles or feet[/I] And Topamax: [I]More common side effects may include: Abdominal pain, abnormal coordination, abnormal vision, agitation, anxiety, appetite loss, back pain, breast pain, chest pain, confusion, constipation, depression, difficulty with concentration, difficulty with memory, dizziness, double vision, drowsiness, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, indigestion, language problems, leg pain, loss of coordination, menstrual problems, mood problems, nausea, nervousness, nose inflammation, rash, sinusitis, slowing of movements, sore throat, speech problems, tingling or burning sensations, tremors, weakness, weight loss[/I] Additionally there are anecdotal reports from people taking Topamax that indicate it doesn't mix well with heat and sun. Bottom line is that she could be ill, she could be reacting to one drug, she could be reacting to the combination of the drugs or all of the above. [/QUOTE]
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