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The brain of a human being is a complicated and often misunderstood part of the body.It has taken doctors and other medical professionals’ centuries to know what they do now about the brain and still they’ve barely scratched the surface on it. While there are studies currently going on about how resistant the brain is to drugs like antidepressants, neuroscience is still a relatively new form of science.

One common side effect of drugs which affect the brain is so called “brain zaps.” There are several symptoms of brain zaps which many describe as brief but repeated electric shock-like sensations in the brain and head, or originating in the brain but extending to other parts of the body. The experience does often vary from person to person. There are many who claim that they feel wave-like electrical pulse that quickly travels across the surface of (or through) the brain. While other people also claim that they experience these "waves" through the rest of their body, but the sensation dissipates quickly. These waves are also sometimes accompanied by brief tinnitus (ear ringing) and vertigo like feelings. Once the initial shock is over, light-headedness is felt that may last for a while.

What is the root cause of brain zaps? There have been studies which have shown that brain zaps are most commonly experienced by those who are trying to stop taking antidepressants, especially those in the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) group. Many of these antidepressant medications work by holding serotonin, which is a chemical that is both a hormone and a neurotransmitter that is required to have communication between nerve cells, for longer periods in the synaptic spaces of the nervous system. The space that is created between the nerve cells is where it is believed that an electrical current may become present. Since Serotonin transmits currents, it is highly possible that holding the Serotonin longer than nature intended could cause a misfiring of electrical current resulting in a Brain Zap.

Many who have experienced brain zaps have described the experiences as ranging from mildly irritating to completely disabling, however, there is still a lot to learn about them. Brain zaps have also been known to be a side effect of antidepressants similar to Paxil birth defects. Consult your doctor a soon as possible if you are experiencing brain zaps.

Paxil is an FDA-approved selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant used to treat adults with depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic order, anxiety disorder, and post traumatic stress disorder.  It has been proven to have successfully managed the conditions.   But there have been reports of users having side effects.   Side effects were either minor or major, depending on the severity. Paxil side effects seem to be more focused on the digestive system such as diarrhea or constipation, nausea, dry mouth and cramping.  Several users of the drug claims to have experienced diarrhea that lasted for a few days.

Diarrhea is the frequent passage of loose, watery stools.   The symptoms define the category of diarrhea: complicated or uncomplicated.   Uncomplicated diarrhea has symptoms like thin or loose stools, abdominal cramping, watery stools, sense of urgency, and nausea and vomiting.  Complicated diarrhea, on the other hand, has the same symptoms but accompanied with fever, presence of blood, mucus or undigested food on the stool and weight loss.  Persistent occurrence of these symptoms should be consulted with a health care provider.

Majority of the cases of diarrhea will disappear within a week or so.  But before it does, there are possible ways to help ease the symptoms.  Patients experiencing diarrhea accompanied with vomiting should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.  Special dehydration drinks are also available to restore electrolyte balance caused by diarrhea.   Doctors also suggest eating bananas, rice, apple and toast (BRAT), otherwise known as the diarrhea diet..  For decades, this has been followed by patients having diarrhea.   Patients are also discouraged to drink fluids within meal for this can cause vomiting.

Generally, diarrhea fades away on its own.  Diarrhea brought about by Paxil is common during the first few days of intake.   Paxil should be given ample time to get rid of its side effects.  However, if you find the symptoms troublesome, you can contact your health care provider and deal with the situation.  If you have experienced this symptom and would like to put some legal action into it, you can actually consult a Paxil lawyer.