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'''Brain zaps''' can be described as sharp electrical shock sensations in the head and brain which sometimes originate in the head and extend throughout the body.<ref>Fireworks or brain zaps? | Psychology Today | https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/creativity-way-life/201107/fireworks-or-brain-zaps</ref> For many, it feels as though one's brain has experienced a sudden brief but repeated vibration or jolt of electricity as if one was electrocuted.<ref name="vice>Why You Get 'Brain Zaps' After Taking MDMA, and How You Can Stop Them (Vice) http://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/brain-zaps-sleep-paralysis-mdma-ecstasy?utm_source=vicefbuk</ref>

This effect can be caused by the withdrawal, dose reduction, or discontinuation of antidepressant drugs, including [[selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors]] (SSRIs) or [[serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors]] (SNRIs). It can also be caused by [[MDMA]] and the experience may sometimes last for days at a time. If caused by [[antidepressant]] withdrawal, it is strongly recommended that one taper or reduce their dose gradually instead of stopping abruptly.

This effect can be caused by the withdrawal, dose reduction, or discontinuation of antidepressant drugs, including [[selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors]] (SSRIs) or [[serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors]] (SNRIs) such as [[zoloft]], [[paxil]], and [[venlafaxine]]. It can also be caused by [[MDMA]] and the experience may sometimes last for days at a time. If caused by [[antidepressant]] withdrawal, it is strongly recommended that one taper or reduce their dose gradually instead of stopping abruptly.

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===Psychoactive substances===

Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include:

*[[~~Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors~~]] ~~(SSRIs)~~

*[[SSRI]]s

*[[~~serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors~~]] ~~(SNRIs)~~

*[[SNRI]]s

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===See also===

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 '''Brain zaps''' can be described as sharp electrical shock sensations in the head and brain which sometimes originate in the head and extend throughout the body.<ref>Fireworks or brain zaps? | Psychology Today | https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/creativity-way-life/201107/fireworks-or-brain-zaps</ref> For many, it feels as though one's brain has experienced a sudden brief but repeated vibration or jolt of electricity as if one was electrocuted.<ref name="vice>Why You Get 'Brain Zaps' After Taking MDMA, and How You Can Stop Them (Vice) http://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/brain-zaps-sleep-paralysis-mdma-ecstasy?utm_source=vicefbuk</ref>
-This effect can be caused by the withdrawal, dose reduction, or discontinuation of antidepressant drugs, including [[selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors]] (SSRIs) or [[serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors]] (SNRIs). It can also be caused by [[MDMA]] and the experience may sometimes last for days at a time. If caused by [[antidepressant]] withdrawal, it is strongly recommended that one taper or reduce their dose gradually instead of stopping abruptly.
+This effect can be caused by the withdrawal, dose reduction, or discontinuation of antidepressant drugs, including [[selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors]] (SSRIs) or [[serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors]] (SNRIs) such as [[zoloft]], [[paxil]], and [[venlafaxine]]. It can also be caused by [[MDMA]] and the experience may sometimes last for days at a time. If caused by [[antidepressant]] withdrawal, it is strongly recommended that one taper or reduce their dose gradually instead of stopping abruptly.
 </onlyinclude>
 ===Psychoactive substances===
 Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include:
-*[[Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors]] (SSRIs)
+*[[SSRI]]s
-*[[serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors]] (SNRIs)
+*[[SNRI]]s
 {{#ask:[[Category:Psychoactive substance]][[Effect::Brain zaps]]|format=ul|Columns=1}}
 ===See also===