Posted by Andria on July 3, 2004, at 16:44:46
Hello,
I have taken 100MG of Zoloft every day for about 5 years. About two weeks ago I decided to get off of it because Atkins says it's very hard to lose weight on certain anti-depressents which zoloft is one in his list. I took 50MG for about 4 days then 25MG for about 3 days then stopped. I realize that I should have tapered it more but my perscription was out and I didn't want to pay more for something I wanted out of my system. Anyway, I'm getting those darn zaps!! It's like an electric shock in my brain that lasts about a millesecond and makes me feel dizzy for that amount of time. I have now been completely off of Zoloft for about 5 days and the zaps are getting worse. They started at the top of my head, now when I get them it shoots from the top of my head down into my chest and arms and gives my lip a tingling feeling. It's only for that millesecond but it's happening freaquently. I found that the only time is happens is when I move my eyes. If I sit perfectly still and focus in one place they won't happen. As soon as I move and my eyes move ZAP!! Anyone else have this type of symptom and how long does it last?? I've fought off the urge to refill my perscription and take it just to stop the symptoms. I have gained allot of weight and since I've been off it, my diet is WAY easier!! I no longer obsess about food!!! My mood is ok, though I get irritated because of the zaps. I do find trying to talk gets difficult, like I fumble my words but that isn't to bad. Look forward to info from others. Thanks :)
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