Posted by djmmm on March 24, 2003, at 15:13:24
In reply to Re: Those friggin' ZAPS - NARDIL or LITHIUM?, posted by missliz on March 24, 2003, at 0:40:43
Huh?...please stop perpetuating misinformation about MAOIs... "zaps" are common with any antidepressant when the dose is lowered or discontinued.
The myth that SSRIs ("candy assed SSRI") are safe, is wrong...manipulation of a SSRI dose (=/-) is not safe. SSRIs are safer in overdose situations than other AD's, but that's about it.
The "zaps" are caused by manipulation of the serotonin system via up/downregulation, and the brains constant need for homeostasis.
Vit B supplements should be taken with all antidepressants, they will not stop the "zaps"...only time, or going back on a serotonin acting antidepressant will.
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