3 Key Studies on Brain Zaps in Antidepressant Withdrawal

Posted December 22, 2023 (edited)

Clinical Relevance: The majority of patients experience brain zaps during antidepressant withdrawal

A study identified a connection between brain zaps and involuntary side-to-side eye movements during antidepressant withdrawal.
Another investigation explored the triggers, characteristics, and impacts of brain zaps through a survey of over 3,000 individuals.
Still another study found SSRIs have a longer withdrawal duration (90.5 weeks) compared to SNRIs (50.8 weeks).

COMPLETE ARTICLE: https://www.psychiatrist.com/news/3-key-studies-on-brain-zaps-in-antidepressant-withdrawal/

Edited December 22, 2023 by Catina7

Disclaimer: This is not professional medical advice but is based on personal experience only.

1994 - 2017: Prozac, Cymbalta, Celexa, Paxil, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Seroquel, Buspar, Lorazepam, Xanax, Ambien

2005-present: Trazodone 50 mg

2017: Effexor XR 37.5 >> 75 mg

2020 (March): Began 10% monthly taper of Effexor XR (got down to 12 mg)

2021 (September): Completely crashed. Went back up to 37.5 mg but in doing so I kindled myself

2024: 1/1: 35.6 mg (-6 beads) | 2/1: 33.8 mg (-11 beads) | 3/1: 32.1 mg (-16 beads) | 4/1: (-18 beads)

Reasons for starting psych meds: PMDD/Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Other medications: Levothyroxine 75 mcg

Supplements: Dr. Berg's Electrolyte Powder on occasion

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