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Posted by Janelle on January 15, 2008, at 20:21:55
I have read on here a phrase for the zaps that one feels in one's head when tapering off a med, especially an anti-depressant. But I cannot recall the correct/specific phrase that has been used for it - I know it's not "brain zaps" but that's the closest thing I could come up with related to what I'm asking about.
I'd greatly appreciate it if whoever here knows what I'm referring to could supply me with the correct/specific phrase. Thank you.
Posted by Phillipa on January 15, 2008, at 20:30:11
In reply to Correct phrase for ''brain zaps''?(electric head?), posted by Janelle on January 15, 2008, at 20:21:55
I've only heard them referred to as brain zaps. May want to check withdrawal board. Good luck Phillipa
Posted by Janelle on January 15, 2008, at 21:14:42
In reply to Re: Correct phrase for ''brain zaps''?(electric head?) » Janelle, posted by Phillipa on January 15, 2008, at 20:30:11
Thanks so much for the info - I had no idea there is a "withdrawal" board here - it has been a LONG time since I've been on the Psycho-Babble forum!
Posted by Phillipa on January 15, 2008, at 22:28:04
In reply to Re: Correct phrase for ''brain zaps''?(electric head?) » Phillipa, posted by Janelle on January 15, 2008, at 21:14:42
Janelle surprise just found out Dr. Bob started a neurotramitter board today too. Phillipa
Posted by yxibow on January 15, 2008, at 23:23:39
In reply to Correct phrase for ''brain zaps''?(electric head?), posted by Janelle on January 15, 2008, at 20:21:55
> I have read on here a phrase for the zaps that one feels in one's head when tapering off a med, especially an anti-depressant. But I cannot recall the correct/specific phrase that has been used for it - I know it's not "brain zaps" but that's the closest thing I could come up with related to what I'm asking about.
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> I'd greatly appreciate it if whoever here knows what I'm referring to could supply me with the correct/specific phrase. Thank you.
Serotonin withdrawal and overdrive. I used to experience it with fairly high dose Luvox when I excercised. Sort of very brief "electric shocks".
Posted by Phillipa on January 16, 2008, at 18:25:04
In reply to Re: Correct phrase for ''brain zaps''?(electric he » Janelle, posted by yxibow on January 15, 2008, at 23:23:39
When discontinuing paxil l0mg I would be at work and for a milli second feel like I'd lost consciousness and dizzy turning my head. Phillipa
Posted by rskontos on January 16, 2008, at 21:13:11
In reply to Re: Correct phrase for ''brain zaps''?(electric he, posted by Phillipa on January 16, 2008, at 18:25:04
Janelle, I called them brain zaps to my neurologist and she didn't correct me so I still call them that. I got when I discontinued cymbalta and lexapro.....rsk
Posted by rskontos on January 16, 2008, at 21:13:55
In reply to Re: Correct phrase for ''brain zaps''?(electric he » Phillipa, posted by rskontos on January 16, 2008, at 21:13:11
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