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How Long Do Brain Zaps And Shivers Usually Last ?

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Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2015
Question: how long do brain zaps and shivers usually last ? im coming off 50 mg of effexor but was on 375 mg of effexor xr for 2 yeara got bumped down to 100 mg of pristiq 2 weeks ago then bumped down to 50 mg about a week ago ? now ive been off the 50 mg of pristiq for 3 days but with 10 mg of brintellix. i jave lots of brain zaps due to coming off prisriq 50 mg how long will it take to subside ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Not more than three weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using healthcaremagic.

I read your question and understand your concerns.
From the available description it appears that you are going through withdrawal symptoms of SNRI group of medications.

These symptoms generally persist for two weeks and rarely last for more than three weeks . It can be said that by end of another week the symptoms will disappear.

Mean time keep yourself hydrated and take plenty of water. In addition take proper sleep which will help you to minimize these symptoms.

I hope this helps you.
If you have any questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
Dr Ashok Kumar

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How Long Do Brain Zaps And Shivers Usually Last ?

Brief Answer: Not more than three weeks Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using healthcaremagic. I read your question and understand your concerns. From the available description it appears that you are going through withdrawal symptoms of SNRI group of medications. These symptoms generally persist for two weeks and rarely last for more than three weeks . It can be said that by end of another week the symptoms will disappear. Mean time keep yourself hydrated and take plenty of water. In addition take proper sleep which will help you to minimize these symptoms. I hope this helps you. If you have any questions feel free to write back to me. Thanks and regards. Dr Ashok Kumar