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Stopped lexapro (escitalopram) completely 14 days ago after weaning from 10mgs. i'm still having brain zaps, especially when moving my eyes. when will this go away?
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Muscle Spasm: Most likely it will go away soon. If you still have problems after a week or two, please see your psychiatrist, an ophthalmologist or neurologist who can treat the muscle spasms of the eye with medications (eye drops or oral) your symptoms are due to an abnormal reaction to ssris, with ddd and other meds, and you should be aware when the next trial of anti anxiety and antidepressants will come.
Answered 5/8/2016
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