Duloxitine

[Lesboss]

I have just stopped taking Duloxitine 30mg. I feel ok, I have brain zaps. I also have an irregular heart beat, I have never had this before & is causing me to feel anxious. Has anyone else had this

[Antaine]

Brain zaps are a side effect of most anti-depressants which also act on anxiety. I found them so distressing that I went back on the drugs so they would stop, which they did. That was 25 years ago. I'm still on Duloxetine at the maximum daily dosage, because I feel it does work in helping me to feel a little calmer. I never had any cardiac symptoms on any drug I was on for depression/anxiety. You should, of course, talk with your GP about your concerns about your heart symptoms. (S)He will be able to test you, to put your mind at ease.

[Lesboss in reply to Antaine]

I don’t worry about the brain zaps, they aren’t that bad. I was very concerned about the other long term side effects of Duloxetine. I stopped taking the a week ago. My anxiety has improved & I feel much better. Pleased they work for you. Don’t advise anyone to start this medication though.

[Munkygirl]

Hello, of course I'm no physician but when I tapered off zoloft, I had brain zaps bad. I read about 5-htp, it's natural and the 1st day I took 1 in the morning, one at night. Then 1 at night. I had a total of 2 episodes and that was it. Took for a month, then had surgery so went off of it. Not one zap but I did find that my anxiety and panic returned, so I believe the 5-htp controlled my anxiety. 26 days post surgery and I just started taking it again. I use NOW brand.