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944223 tn?1245869858

Brain "Zapping" Side Effect

Dear men and women.I am a 27 year old male diagnosed with ADHD twice at two different hospitals. I went to hospitals because I knew I had some issue when I would lash out at people due to my impatientness among other things I knew really weren't me. I waited awhile because I wasnt sure if it was ptsd or not.But looking back, and having my Gifted/Talented teacher tell me i was the same in elementary, i knew it may have been add/adhd. I was put on concerta, which has helped with the "tics" and constant looking around and switching tasks.But I was also put on Paxil. Since trying to quit, i've had little "brain zaps".It feels like an electric shock going through my head. It usually happens when i'm waking up, and about an hour later it goes away.But kinda constant.Usually i'll go back to sleep until i  can get up without it being that bad.I've read others that have had this experience, but i'm not sure if it's serious or if it will go away or what..just don't like it.So if anyone knows anything about this,please let me know.Thanks.
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535822 tn?1443976780
This is side effects from with drawal you are experiencing,you should wean the drugs down slowly for less with drawal, it does go away , you may be left with some tinnitus.I have heard other who have been through this talk about the Brain Zaps, you will be okay if you come off the Meds try some supplememnts like ViT B Complex and Vit C also fish oil. all have been shown as useful by experts for ADHD
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