Brain Zaps and Antidepressants - Why Do they Happen?

Dr. Tracy Marks discusses medication discontinuation syndrome, focusing on symptoms, causes, and management. Symptoms include flu-like effects, insomnia, nausea, imbalance, sensory disturbances, and hyperarousal. The syndrome often occurs when stopping serotonin-enhancing antidepressants abruptly. Causes are linked to serotonin and norepinephrine depletion. Symptoms can last from days to weeks. Management involves gradual tapering of medication, sometimes using long-acting antidepressants like Prozac to ease withdrawal. The video emphasizes distinguishing withdrawal from relapse.

What should someone do if they experience symptoms after stopping their medication?

How can the addition of a medication like Prozac help when tapering off Cymbalta?

What is the difference between withdrawal effects and relapse symptoms?