Posted by IsoM on January 1, 2003, at 23:16:04
In reply to nerve zapping, posted by Katia on January 1, 2003, at 19:17:24
Too bad more doctors & pharmacists aren't familiar with these symptoms. The good ones who keep up to date & continue to read new developments are aware. I had these symptoms, like bookgurl, when I discontinued two SSRIs, Paxil & Luvox - even with tapering off slowly over a period of months. Even for a year afterwards, I had the sensations but much less. One very reputable pharmacist who I talked with said that there had even been mild EEG changes noted with these 'zaps'.
So I guess some people experience it with starting SSRIs & some with discontinuing them. It's not that rare. But yes, eventually they do fade away, hopefully quicker than some.
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