[Artchic528]

I get these, um...I don't know what to call them exactly, but they are like sudden sharp jolts in my brain that make me feel all light headed for a second or two. They usually happen when my body is low on chemicals given to it by my meds. I think the neuro receptors in my nervous system are in shock or withdrawal or something. I notice them especially when I miss a dose. It's actually helpful to remind me to take my meds right away as it's the first symptom I get when I miss taking them.

Anyone else get these?

[Ocean Swimmer]

I've heard of this when people are withdrawing from Effexor.
Brain jolts.

Yes, this has happened.

I used to have trouble taking my meds at the same time or even rmembering to at all. I now have them bubble wrapped. For some reason this helps. Not sure about there but my pharmacy does it for free. It just makes it easier to maintain a routine. I wonder if this might help you too?

[Artchic528]

Originally Posted by Ocean Swimmer

I've heard of this when people are withdrawing from Effexor.
Brain jolts.

That's what I take. 300mgs of Effexor daily.

[Ocean Swimmer]

Brain Zaps. Your dose sounds high.

[gina_re]

Yep, I've heard them referred to as brain zaps. I've had them too

[*Laurie*]

Yep, brain zaps. They tend to happen from missing a dose of an ssri or a benzo.

Yes. I get them if I'm more than a few hours late in taking Effexor. Also extreme irritability that can border on rage. Things they don't tell you when they prescribe Effexor. I think it happens w/ other SNRI meds as well. A low dose of Prozac really helps to ease this effect.

[-jimi-]

Yes to brain zaps.

I didn't have those but those are common. I always had withdrawals with Effexor. I was always craving the next dosage to come. Had withdrawals 2-3 hours every day on it.

[sub-dural]

brain zaps!

I had an idea to put a bunch of people who are experiencing brain zaps into a room and see if the electricity goes wonky.

Brain zaps are something else. Hard to describe, subjective feeling.

[*Laurie*]

Originally Posted by sub-dural

brain zaps!

I had an idea to put a bunch of people who are experiencing brain zaps into a room and see if the electricity goes wonky.

[Turtleboy]

yup brain zaps, i get them if i've missed meds for a day or two

Originally Posted by Artchic528

I get these, um...I don't know what to call them exactly, but they are like sudden sharp jolts in my brain that make me feel all light headed for a second or two. They usually happen when my body is low on chemicals given to it by my meds. I think the neuro receptors in my nervous system are in shock or withdrawal or something. I notice them especially when I miss a dose. It's actually helpful to remind me to take my meds right away as it's the first symptom I get when I miss taking them.

Anyone else get these?

Yes. Most people refer to them as "brain zaps" because they feel like an electric shock.

Brain zaps for sure. Withdrawal from meds or the med itself can cause them. They are horrible feelings. I totally hate when they happen but I get them frequently.