Brain zaps are part of what we call medication discontinuation syndrome. When you abruptly stop taking your medication, you will notice symptoms called medication discontinuation syndrome.
We are referring to what happens when you stop taking serotonin-enhancing antidepressants.
These symptoms can be easily remembered using the mnemonic FINISH
F – Flulike symptoms.
I – insomnia.
N – nausea or maybe even vomiting.
I – An imbalance such as dizziness, vertigo, or your head spinning.
S – Sensory disturbances, also known as electric shocks, are electrical shocks that appear to be coming from the brain.
H – Hyperarousal. This would include anxiety, aggression, irritability or even jerkiness.
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