Hi there,
I am in the process of Effexor withdrawal, and cut down from 150mg to 75mg a couple of weeks ago.
I too had always wondered what was meant by brain zaps until I had them, they were never bad - best way to describe it is like 1 second flashes of dizziness which came on roughly a few hours before my next dose was due and lasted for about an hour. I was fine when sitting down but when I walked around and moved my head it appeard.
Anyway, this only lasted for 2-3 days for me, and the promptly vanished, I am expecting a couple more bouts when I eventually come off totally, but it didnt bother me the first time and it wont bother me this time either.
I never really had any side-effects from Effexor other than a couple of days nautiosness when starting on them, I suppose each person is individual and reacts to medication in a different way, Im one of the lucky ones I suppose.
Overall though, don't let it worry you, just accept the feelings and let them come, when they don't scare you anymore, you will feel much better.
Cheers,
G
I am in the process of Effexor withdrawal, and cut down from 150mg to 75mg a couple of weeks ago.
I too had always wondered what was meant by brain zaps until I had them, they were never bad - best way to describe it is like 1 second flashes of dizziness which came on roughly a few hours before my next dose was due and lasted for about an hour. I was fine when sitting down but when I walked around and moved my head it appeard.
Anyway, this only lasted for 2-3 days for me, and the promptly vanished, I am expecting a couple more bouts when I eventually come off totally, but it didnt bother me the first time and it wont bother me this time either.
I never really had any side-effects from Effexor other than a couple of days nautiosness when starting on them, I suppose each person is individual and reacts to medication in a different way, Im one of the lucky ones I suppose.
Overall though, don't let it worry you, just accept the feelings and let them come, when they don't scare you anymore, you will feel much better.
Cheers,
G
