Posted by aegle on July 14, 2007, at 9:37:40
In reply to How to get Rid of BRAIN ZAPS from SSRI's, posted by garyrn on July 13, 2007, at 15:02:30
Gary, antihistamines like benadryl and a sedating one called Vistaril in the U.S. (available by prescription) along with benzodiazapines, helped quite a lot.
In my own case, it was also useful to cultivate an attitude of patience and acceptance to the extent I was able, as I'd been on a very high dose of Effexor for a very long time and my taper was rapid. The zaps are nasty, uncomfortable and unsettling, especially for those of us prone to anxiety. Reminding myself that it was a normal part of the process of withdrawal took away a lot of the discomfort about my discomfort.
Best wishes for a rapid passage through the zap phase.
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