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Posted by madscientist999 on November 29, 2004, at 11:25:20
I tapered off of Lexapro several months ago with horrible withdrawal symptoms. Most of the symptoms have gone away except for what I call the brain zaps, which feel like electric shocks through my head when I move my eyes. I took a 5mg valium a couple of days ago to help get some sleep and surprisingly, the next day was the first day in months that I didn't get the ZAPS!!!They were back after about 24 hours. I took another 5mgs and they were gone again!! Has anyone else experienced this? Or can anyone explain why this helps? I'm a scientist, but I can't figure this one out.
Posted by Dark on November 29, 2004, at 11:34:07
In reply to Lexapro withdrawal, posted by madscientist999 on November 29, 2004, at 11:25:20
> I tapered off of Lexapro several months ago with horrible withdrawal symptoms. Most of the symptoms have gone away except for what I call the brain zaps, which feel like electric shocks through my head when I move my eyes. I took a 5mg valium a couple of days ago to help get some sleep and surprisingly, the next day was the first day in months that I didn't get the ZAPS!!!They were back after about 24 hours. I took another 5mgs and they were gone again!! Has anyone else experienced this? Or can anyone explain why this helps? I'm a scientist, but I can't figure this one out.
Hi i cant explain this but im experiencing what u call zaps right now! im on the 3rd day of having suddenlly stopped effexor due to not being able to get a re-perscription quick enough and getting all the horrible withdrawal effects. I get those zaps all over my body when i walk or move and up my neck when im just sitting still. its like electric shocks and its fuking horrible! im glad its not just me who experinced this tho. hope they go away for u soon.
Posted by madscientist999 on November 29, 2004, at 11:43:10
In reply to Re: Lexapro withdrawal, posted by Dark on November 29, 2004, at 11:34:07
> > I tapered off of Lexapro several months ago with horrible withdrawal symptoms. Most of the symptoms have gone away except for what I call the brain zaps, which feel like electric shocks through my head when I move my eyes. I took a 5mg valium a couple of days ago to help get some sleep and surprisingly, the next day was the first day in months that I didn't get the ZAPS!!!They were back after about 24 hours. I took another 5mgs and they were gone again!! Has anyone else experienced this? Or can anyone explain why this helps? I'm a scientist, but I can't figure this one out.
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> Hi i cant explain this but im experiencing what u call zaps right now! im on the 3rd day of having suddenlly stopped effexor due to not being able to get a re-perscription quick enough and getting all the horrible withdrawal effects. I get those zaps all over my body when i walk or move and up my neck when im just sitting still. its like electric shocks and its fuking horrible! im glad its not just me who experinced this tho. hope they go away for u soon.
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Yes it is horrible. I experienced extreme dizziness, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, I could go on. I called my Dr. and he told me that Lexapro doesn't have any withdrawal effects. Funny that the symptoms started within hours after I started tapering the dose. Hang in there. If you can get a few doses of valium or klonopin it may help.
Posted by Dark on November 29, 2004, at 11:55:45
In reply to Re: Lexapro withdrawal, posted by madscientist999 on November 29, 2004, at 11:43:10
thanx i will try, im new to this message board today and it good just knowing people understand. i cant get anything like valium but may be able to get some weed that may chill me out a bit.
Posted by prplflwr on November 30, 2004, at 2:16:49
In reply to Lexapro withdrawal, posted by madscientist999 on November 29, 2004, at 11:25:20
new here as well mad i too have just stopped taking lexapro an i too am having the zaps i had one earlier that made not just my whole body but my tongue tingle too. IT SUX!!!! lol
Posted by madscientist999 on November 30, 2004, at 9:37:01
In reply to Re: Lexapro withdrawal, posted by prplflwr on November 30, 2004, at 2:16:49
I called my Dr. yesterday because I feel like I just got hit by a truck. He still claims there are no withdrawal effects from lexapro. Meanwhile the zaps continue....
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