I have been on Effexor XR since early July 07. I have had no problems until recently. A month ago my doctor increased my dosage to 225mg/day. For the last week I have been experiencing what I can only describe as "zaps" to my brain. They are increasing in frequency and I am starting to feel like I am in a haze all the time. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, how did you deal with it?
2007-11-13 04:49:09 · 8 answers · asked by ilp29us 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Call your Doctor, you're having what's called "brain shiver's"! They can help you.
2007-11-13 04:53:21 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ G ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These "brain zaps" usually occur in some people who are stopping certain SSRIs. However they could be a side effect. They should diminish or disappear as your body adjusts to the higher dose. I would definitely talk to your doctor about it. Maybe a gradual increase in dosage may help. I had them when going off an antidepressant but went back on and then gradually tapered off and was okay.
2007-11-13 05:25:05 · answer #2 · answered by DawnDavenport 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm expeirencing them right now! Not from eefexor though,celexa.I have taken effexor in the past and I found that even if I was a few hours late in taking them or if I missed one completely I had brain zaps. It could be because your dose was just increased,but if it persists you should let your doctor know whats going on.
2007-11-13 05:10:45 · answer #3 · answered by deeluv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only experienced the brain zaps when I first started taking Effexor when I was on 37.5 mg. I just lived with it and once I got up to a higher dose, they disappeared. I'm up to 300 mg now and I'm fine. All you can do is talk to your doctor about it.
2007-11-13 12:54:07 · answer #4 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brain Zaps is a common unlisted side effect of Effexor
2007-11-13 04:55:44 · answer #5 · answered by Rockford 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i took effexor xr 2 different times and the first time i had the same side effect as you but i didn't mind. it was nice to finally have a desire for sex. actually, the second time i was hoping for the same effect but no luck. i guess it was the other meds i was on and i ended back up on prozac which is my mental health drug of choice. in my research prozac works best for BPD as it isn't an actual mental disorder but rather a personality disorder. anyway, enjoy and appreciate your boyfriends libido.
2016-04-03 22:53:11 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your docimmediately and descrivbe the symptoms. The doage will need to be adjusted to a lower dose. The zaps will go away in a couple of days.
2007-11-13 05:14:15 · answer #7 · answered by petra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've experienced this when coming off an antidepressant or forgetting to take it. call ur doc. i've not heard of it happening when increasing meds. it is a freaky feeling. if ur feeling in a haze, the dose may be too much for you. like i said, call ur doc so he can make any adjustments he thinks will help.
2007-11-13 04:56:32 · answer #8 · answered by moongyrl9999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No sweetie, I haven't, but I would suggest that you talk to your doctor about it. I have never had a problem with Effexor, but maybe he increased your dose too high....good luck honey...
2007-11-13 04:52:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋