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cabb

2y ago

How Long Do Brain Zaps Last After Stopping SSRI/SNRI?

Brain Zaps....how long did they last after discontinuing your ssri or snri?

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cabb

2y ago

Thank you for the replies!
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Cece_21

2y ago

when i stop my lexapro for more than a couple days i tend to get the brain zaps immediately
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PurpleBadger

2y ago

@KrisY Brain zaps are a common side effect, usually caused by going cold turkey on an SSRI or SNRI antidepressant. For me, it feels like a really angry lightning storm in my head. Kind of like a zappy headache
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KrisY

2y ago

What's a zap? Sorry I'm a newbie
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cabb

2y ago

Thank you. I did do a titration. Pristiq only has 25/50 options and can't cut the cause extended release. I've been completely off for a week and still having zaps. Just trying to see if that's a normal time frame. Thanks for your reply!

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