Posted by tizza on March 4, 2006, at 21:10:32 [reposted on March 5, 2006, at 17:22:57 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Yes » zeugma, posted by ed_uk on March 4, 2006, at 13:06:52
> Hi Z :)
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> >When people wothdraw from an SSRI the serotonin system is depleted, and they enter REM prematurely, experiencing those 'zap' sensations from cholinergic hypersensitivity, which results from the sudden aminergic weakness.
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> Some people take diphenhydramine (Benadryl), an antihistamine and anticholinergic, to reduce the symptoms of SSRI withdrawal. I imagine the anticholinergic effect reduces the withdrawal symptoms and the antihistamine effect reduces any insomnia which may be present.
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> Warm regards
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> Ed
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> that's what I used Ed, diphenhydramine (Benadryl) it does help a little to smooth out the vertigo and brain zaps from effexor, but only slightly.
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