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BuSpar - brain zaps?

Hi all. My dr prescribed this medication for me today and I was reading your reviews and alot were saying it caused brain zaps? What is that? Thank you for your help!

Prozac causing brain zaps?

I just started 10mg generic Prozac for my depression. I took the pill then 6 hours later I had a brain zap feeling that triggered a panic attack. I sat there on the couch slapping my face and rocking back and forth for like 10 minutes still filled with fear. I felt honestly so disconnected with my... read more

Brain shocks and facial nerve problems?

I've been taking a medication escitalopram 20mg. Its causing brain shocks every day now. I've been taking this medication now for 6 months or so. The shocks have started a couple months ago. Its also causing facial nerve spasms on my face. I'm not sure if its the medication or... read more

Help with Pristiq withdrawals?

I’m on day 4 of stopping Pristiq and I’ve never felt so awful, brain zaps, dizziness, helplessness etc. Please someone tell me this will stop soon. I was only on 50mg for about 4 months. Doctor suggested cold turkey and should only have effects for a few days but it is getting worse,... read more

How long does Buspar withdrawal last?

I was on Buspar for 17 days and have now been off 17 days. Both are miserable. I have brain zaps, lightheadedness, poor sleep, extreme thirst, fatigue

I have been off lorazepam for five years and still having withdrawals. Does it ever get better?

Does anything help? I still get brain zaps and and can't sleep and have no help from doctors.

Long term effects of Effexor XL?

I was on Effexor XL 150mg 2x a day for 33 years. I tapered myself off August of 2019. It was horrible. I still to this day I have side effects from the Effexor XL, brain zaps. Scary as hell. There are times I swear I can feel my blood flow through my veins. The erry feeling through my skin and... read more

Lexapro withdrawal delayed vertigo?

After 10 years on 5mg I decided to get off the drug. Cutting dosage for about 6 weeks I stoped completely 4 months ago. I’ve experienced most of the withdrawal symptoms, light headed, brain zaps and fatigue. The symptoms were manageable , faint brain zaps when I awoke. The symptoms seemed to... read more

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