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I've read that Omega 3 (can get this in fish oil capsules) / Vitamin B / Magnesium Malate will help ease the pain of the brain zaps. More info: http://www.topix.com/forum/drug/effexor/TF6DC3BH42B6BTSA9
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∙ 14y agoi have been on lexapro for about a year and no longer could get my prescription and had to abruptly stop.... yes you get brain zaps it feels like a lightning storm in your body
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Can you take stemetil and Prozac?
I have been taking lexapro for two years and have finally decided to stop. The tapering off process has been difficult with the dizziness and all..my pharmacist recommended stemetil and it is really helping with the dizziness and brain zaps associated with tapering off of the dreaded lexapro!!
Leg ache after going off Lexapro?
Hi there i tried weening off lexapro and ended up in the hospital with every test being ran, nausea, vomiting, gas, extreme leg cramps, back pain, pins and needles, brain zaps, joint pain, muscle aches, it is so hard it was only after 1 day, i felt like i was dying. i am know back on them for 1 day and its not changing
You are currently 9 weeks pregnant and quit taking lexapro a week ago you feel terrible you have the brain zaps everyone talks about you feel dizzy and have all your pregnancy symptoms Help?
See your doctor or psychiatrist - you should taper down if at all possible. Don't go cold turkey! I have also seen doctors who will give a very very small doss of Prozac to help ween a person off Lexapro more comfortably.
Can Lexapro hurt you if you don't need it?
I doubt it will hurt you any more than a person that did need it, but the withdrawl could be there reguardless, and it usually is. Increased Depression/Anxiety Mild Brain Zaps The drug has the ability to change chemical balances in your brain, so reguardless be careful. I am on it and its one of those drugs that I don't notice I am taking unless I stop taking it. But looking back It really has made me feel like a more normal person that I was without it.
Can you take Lexapro if you have Parkinson's Disease?
My mother has Parkinson's and has had Deep Brain Stimulation. She does not take any more Parkinson's medication but does take Lexapro. I think, but am not 100% sure, that she can take typical Parkinson's meds (Sinemet) as well as Lexapro.
Can you please tell me what is best taking Wellbutrin SR 100mg twice a day or combining Wellbutrin SR 100mgand Lexapro 10mg?
Wellbutrin and Lexapro work on different brain chemistries. Wellbutrin works on the dopamine while Lexapro works on Seratonin. Ten mg of Lexapro is a small dose. Wellbutrin can be taken twice a day to prolong its efficacy in conjunction with the Lexapro taken once. This is a standad therapy.
Can you mix ecstasy with Lexapro if you do not take Lexapro dose that day?
No you can't... both lexapro and ecstasy are dealing with the same material in your brain - seratonin. ecstasy brings it levels very high, while lexapro keeps it in a controlled level, so the ecstasy just won't work. not taking lexapro that day is meaningless, as the drug is not effective the same day, it keeps a certain level in your blood (which is why it takes 2 weeks after starting taking lexapro to really feel the effects)
What are the consequences of stopping Lexapro for two days and then starting your dosage again?
Very few. Lexapro's half-life is 27-32 hours. Meaning the last dose taken is not eliminated to that level for over a complete day. In other words if they were screening for lexapro at the hospital in your UA, they would detect it 2 days later. On the flip side,.. the levels have dropped tremendously -- So you would probably start to feel the beginnings of discontinuation syndrome..aka "Withdrawal". Which is anything from Anxiety, agitation to 'brain zaps'. But the ultimate advice and answer here is A) - Don't discontinue your medications if you feel 'fine'.. just because you think you don't need them anymore. (No insinuation, just for any reading this).. and B) If you have missed a day or two of Lexapro, simply take your next scheduled dose. You will be back to "normal" in no time.
Can brain zaps occur from alcohol withdrawal?
Brain zaps are not a common symptom of alcohol withdrawal. Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal typically include tremors, anxiety, sweating, nausea, and confusion. If you experience unusual symptoms such as brain zaps during alcohol withdrawal, it is important to seek medical help promptly.
Can Lexapro cause permanent brain damage?
No, but it sometimes can take up to a year for withdrawal effects to go away.
I just came off wellbutrin and lexapro cold turkey and I'm finding myseld constantly angry is this a side effect of the withdrawal?
I can't say I about Wellbutrin, but as for the Lexapro which I too am coming off, I am extremely emotional and very quick to anger. I can't even stand myself. There is no build up. Someone does something minor and I'm instantly pissed and yelling. I also am experiencing headaches, horrible brain zaps and dizziness as well as fatigue. I weaned myself to 5mg a day then quit. It has been four days of hell. I hope this ends soon. I feel sorry for the people that have to deal with me.
Can you take Buspar and Lexapro together?
Lexapro and Buspar are medications used to treat depression and anxiety. They should never be taken together, since they can flood the brain with serotonin, which can cause seizures and heart problems.
