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.
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