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Trying Tryptophan

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john059
john059

Hi all. So I read online that using Tryptophan will help with the zaps. I dont know if anyone has tried this but beware if you do. It takes about 5 days to work this stuff into your system. Just wished those horrible zaps would go away. Its almost 8 weeks that I have been off Ven and hopefully will start feeling better soon. What a crazy friggin ride!!!!!!!

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  • philip42202
    philip42202 john059

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    Hi, John,

    I came off Venlafaxine as far back as 2004 (June) and I guess it was at least 8 or 9 years those 'zaps' kept hitting me. I used to describe it to my doctor as an electric charge that flew right the way around my head, just under the scalp, but no doctor ever felt able to take me seriously, though the sensation might happen 4 or 5 times a day or night.Well, now, 14 years later this is the first I've heard of a drug to reduce that side effect, but at least for me, it now only happens less than 10 times a year.

    Just something to bear in mind. Best of luck,

    Philip

    • john059
      john059 philip42202

      Posted

      Hi Philip. Thanks for the info. Thats a very ling time to experience thise zaps. Man oh man. What a horrible feeling. Its weird cause one day I feel great and the next i feel real crappy. And the other side effects dont help either. Have a great day. 
  • Rhubarb57
    Rhubarb57 john059

    Posted

    The issue with tryptophan in the 90s was isolated to a company who were genetically engineering bacteria to produce higher levels of tryptophan in their product. I remember reading this when I was studying nutrition! Definitely ok to take now and in theory should help with the brain zaps as they raise your serotonin levels. Just beware that even supplements and herbs can have their own side effects too! I've read that taking a high dose of good quality omegas help with head zaps too but I haven't tried this myself x

    • john059
      john059 Rhubarb57

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      Hi Rhubarb. I bought this stuff called Life Choice L-tryptophan 220 mg’s plus 50 mg’s of vitamin B-6. I read quite a bit about it and the reviews are great. I’m also told it takes about 5 days to enjoy the benefits of this stuff. Monday will be 8 weeks since I quit taking Ven and i’m hoping this stuff along with everything else I take (vitamins and exercise) will help get rid of the zaps for good. Dr told me 4-6 weeks. I just want to feel normal again!!!!  (Normal????  What is that????  Lol) I’m told these take about 5 days to work.  Anyhow, thanks for the info and please enjoy your evening........
    • john059
      john059

      Posted

      I just noticed that I wrote it takes 5 days to work. Duh on me!!!!!!  Shud proofread what I write......
    • Rhubarb57
      Rhubarb57 john059

      Posted

      Fingers crossed for you John smile

      Someone called me normal once, I was highly offended! Lol

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