I recently came off escitalopram (lexapro/cipralex) after being on it a few months, as, similar to every other anti depressant I have tried, it did nothing good for me. I gradually reduced the dose, taking half for about 8 days or so, then half every second day, then none. Oddly it was not until a few days after I had stopped taking it completely that I started to get some nausea, dizziness, and extreme 'brain zap' sensations, which are still continuing over a week on and are very uncomfortable. It is like having electric shocks going through my head, and sometimes upper body as well, but I do not twitch outwardly. It is very uncomfortable and unpleasant and is stopping me from doing things as it becomes quite severe and disorientating, and makes dizzy spells worse. Has anyone else had these and have any advice on how to help them, or how long they are likely to last for?? I'm starting to have trouble dealing with them.
Thanks