I was lying in bed this morning very relaxed with my eyes closed and trying to decide whether to linger longer or get up and start my day. All of a sudden I felt what I can only describe as an electrical current somewhere in my head and then a sort of zap which was quite startling. No pain, nothing else. Just buzzzz.....zap.
Thankfully the Lexapro (and perhaps my anxiety therapy) kept me from having a panic attack (but not the runs!).
To what do I attribute this lovely new symptom...peri-m or the Lexapro?
Sue
Full Version: Buzzzzzz.....zap what the heck was that?
i would say a combo of both......
I don't know what this is, but I had the same thing happen to me over 20 years ago when I was 8 months pregnant and pre-peri. I was also lying down, ready for a nap. You're right, it was quite startling. Scared the ba-jeezus outta me!!! 
I wasn't on any medications, just very pregnant. Crazy what our bodies can do to us! Hormones? Who knows? 
I wasn't on any medications, just very pregnant. Crazy what our bodies can do to us! Hormones? Who knows?
QUOTE (Sue LI @ Jun 7 2009, 09:23 AM) 
I was lying in bed this morning very relaxed with my eyes closed and trying to decide whether to linger longer or get up and start my day. All of a sudden I felt what I can only describe as an electrical current somewhere in my head and then a sort of zap which was quite startling. No pain, nothing else. Just buzzzz.....zap.
Thankfully the Lexapro (and perhaps my anxiety therapy) kept me from having a panic attack (but not the runs!).
To what do I attribute this lovely new symptom...peri-m or the Lexapro?
Sue
Thankfully the Lexapro (and perhaps my anxiety therapy) kept me from having a panic attack (but not the runs!).
To what do I attribute this lovely new symptom...peri-m or the Lexapro?
Sue
This happened to me every morning when I was on lexapro. It went away when I came off of it. I was on it 2 or 3 years.
I experienced these "brain zaps" when I was withdrawing from Effexor, another AD...I was told to gradually decrease the dosage and go off slowly. These zaps were a main side-effect of the drug withdrawal. I really believe they are related to certain anti-depressants and their affect on the brain.
Once the effexor was totally out of my system the brain zaps went away and have not come back.
Once the effexor was totally out of my system the brain zaps went away and have not come back.
Hi Sue!
I’d say the Lexapro is likely the main culprit. “Brain zaps” are a common side effect of Lexapro and many other SSRI antidepressants, especially when you miss a few doses, or are coming off of them.
I experienced what I think would be similar sensations years ago when I was taking Buspar (though it’s not technically an antidepressant). It also gave me the sensation that water was “sloshing” inside my head, and the weirdest part of all was the effect it had on my sense of visual or spatial perception. For instance, I found it VERY difficult to park a car between the lines on the first try while I was taking Buspar. Crazy!
Take care!
Lisa
I’d say the Lexapro is likely the main culprit. “Brain zaps” are a common side effect of Lexapro and many other SSRI antidepressants, especially when you miss a few doses, or are coming off of them.
I experienced what I think would be similar sensations years ago when I was taking Buspar (though it’s not technically an antidepressant). It also gave me the sensation that water was “sloshing” inside my head, and the weirdest part of all was the effect it had on my sense of visual or spatial perception. For instance, I found it VERY difficult to park a car between the lines on the first try while I was taking Buspar. Crazy!
Take care!
Lisa
According to my psychiatrist he doubts it is the Lexapro. He said 'What you describe is probably not related to Lexapro especially
after the initial period of 3-4 days when one's system is getting adjusted to the medicine. If you stop the medicine abruptly or skip it you may have occasionally unpleasant events but not if you take it regularly. As I told you, these medications are very safe and not putting you in any
health risk.'
I give up.
Sue
after the initial period of 3-4 days when one's system is getting adjusted to the medicine. If you stop the medicine abruptly or skip it you may have occasionally unpleasant events but not if you take it regularly. As I told you, these medications are very safe and not putting you in any
health risk.'
I give up.
Sue
QUOTE (Sue LI @ Jun 7 2009, 06:23 PM)
I was lying in bed this morning very relaxed with my eyes closed and trying to decide whether to linger longer or get up and start my day. All of a sudden I felt what I can only describe as an electrical current somewhere in my head and then a sort of zap which was quite startling. No pain, nothing else. Just buzzzz.....zap.
Thankfully the Lexapro (and perhaps my anxiety therapy) kept me from having a panic attack (but not the runs!).
To what do I attribute this lovely new symptom...peri-m or the Lexapro?
Sue
Thankfully the Lexapro (and perhaps my anxiety therapy) kept me from having a panic attack (but not the runs!).
To what do I attribute this lovely new symptom...peri-m or the Lexapro?
Sue
Dear Sue
I believe there is a place for Meds. during Menopause as long as they are strictly monitored.
I honestly remember jolting and buzzing long before I was put on Prozac.Without my knowing I was fully Menopausal at 39 and felt like I was plugged into a socket.
The problem is,I think,coming off ADs and whether it is a good idea or not.It has to be done very,very slowly and gradually as Cold Turkey can lead to a Psychosis or seizures.
When I tried to come off the Prozac,with the Doctor's help it was dreadful.I really tried but in the end we both agreed it would be better for me to stay on Prozac at a low dose.
Have come to terms with this.
Wishing you better days ahead!
Warm Wishes
Elizabeth
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