Posted by darren216 on November 29, 2004, at 7:22:56
In reply to Re: Tryptophan - Brain zaps???? HELP!, posted by darren216 on November 29, 2004, at 7:18:22
> > Sorry to bring this back to me again (I feel like my posts are all about me lately!!! Usually, I try to help others)..........but,
> > I've been getting "brain Zaps" on the -Tryptophan. At first I thought that this was because I dropped my 10mg of Celexa (and started 1500mg of Tryptophan immediately) and it was some kind of discontinuation symptom.
> > However I've NEVER had brain zaps whilst taking ANY AD medication before (except Paxil). And I've never had ANY brain zaps when discontinuing any med. before. (Been on Celexa x 2, Paxil, Remeron, Effexor, Moclobemide, Buspar, Amitryptiline, Zopiclone, Mogodon & am still on Klonopin).
> >
> > SOOOOO, I'm thinking these "electical buzzes" are due to the Trypt. ???? They only occurred at night, about 30 mins after ingesting the 1500mg. They also occurred at 1250mg, but not at 1000mg (last night). I also got the vivid nightmares only at the 1500mg. Is this connected??
> >
> > 1000mg doesn't appear to be enough Trypt. for anti-anxiety/Ad effect, cuz today I feel crappy. Very agitated and combative. Had felt great ever since taking the Trypt. + Klon. otherwise.
> > BUT, I'm worried that 1500mg (0r 1250mg even), might be too much. Are these "brain zaps" a negative thing? What are they exactly? Will they go away after a while? I worry about mini-seizures.
> > They're not that bothersome, I only have a few at a time, before falling asleep. My husband, had them when first on Paxil, he said his doc just says it's brain stem activity??? I'm just concerned.
> > Thanks for your time.
> > Jas
>
> i got them too
, unfort don't have the time right now but, I have been on Paxil 12 yrs, when ran out after 2 days zap every sec, then zoloft didn't work, Prozac, didn't work. effexor, didn't work, Cymbalta on for 6 weeks then came off "BAM" had them ever since 3 weeks, you know...its funny the Primary care that is the General Practitioners say..."humm" I've never heard of that" Like taking your care to a mechanic and it having a noise in the engine and they check the air in the tires. Think about it...
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