brain shivers whilst taking zoloft

[jmg68]

I have been taking zoloft for about 11 years or so and am currently on a dose of 200mg per day.  I also take 400mg seroquel at night.  I've read about brain shivers upon withdrawal from zoloft but currently experience brain shivers whilst taking zoloft.  I take the zoloft in the morning and by about 3pm or 4pm begin getting the electric shocks in my brain.  I used to get this only if i missed a dose but they are quite regular now and i am consistent with taking my meds.  Do you know why this would happen?  My doctors do not recognise these brain shivers.

[margypops]

I am wondering if it is the med mix you are on, you should be able to ask the Pharmacist tech to put the 2 meds in to his PC and check if they interact okay. The 'shivers you describe and I have heard called Brain Zaps, are usually from  withdrawal, I am wondering after 11 years if the zoloft is not working, I think you have to get tough on this Doctor or get another opinion, maybe you could use a change from zoloft or a break from them. Good Luck

[drifter0213]

try a reduction on your meds

[llamasmellfunny]

I'm having the same problem.  I've been on Lamictal and Lexapro combo for over 4 years and suddenly I'm getting severe brain zaps every night.  I go in Tuesday to get a referral to see a neurologist.  I'll let you know if they can find an explanation.

[vickie879]

I have been on Zoloft for around 11 years also and the same brain zaps happen to me,I take 100 MG a day in the morning and by 2 or 3 am I start getting the zaps. I hate this and no doctor can help .