Zoloft Withdrawal Zaps - Drug Interactions / Side Effects Message Board

sgt207 · 09-28-2003, 08:03 AM

Anyone,

I keep hearing about people getting zaps. Do you mean feeling of a wave of adrenaline(sp.) quickly getting pushed through the body? A sudden quick wave of anxiety, kind of like a muted electric shock?

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ZFREEIN2003 · 09-28-2003, 09:36 AM

Yes, that's exactly what a "zap" is. It feels like your brain gets "electrified" for a couple of seconds. They come and go in waves.

sgt207 · 09-28-2003, 09:46 AM

Thanks

migsy · 09-28-2003, 10:53 AM

i thought zaps were a type of candy

mmmm...zaps

freeone · 09-28-2003, 11:20 PM

thank you, thank you all, i thought i was losing my mind. i'd only been taking zoloft (50mg) for approx 3 months, but didn't notice any improvement. i stopped cold turkey 3 weeks ago and i immediately began to experience the "zaps" (what an appropriate description) what a blessing to know that i wasn't losing it. i refuse to resume the taking of this medication. i don't know how long the "zaps" will last, but i can make it. again thank you all for your input.