Brain Zaps From DXM Withdrawal

[embryo923]

I am tapering off DXM once and for all, been addicted to it and using 3-4 times a week for over 10 years, my highest regular use was 900mg and i've come down to 400, I keep trying to quit altogether but I keep getting these insane flushes of blood in my head or what I've heard referred to as "brain zaps" where I feel tension inside my skull and hear a "whooshing" sound or something, it's hard to explain. Has anyone experienced this and know what it is, and if it is dangerous or not?

 

[Blowmonkey]

High blood pressure most likely, plus, cessation of ssri's and similar antidepressants can give you "brain zaps". Dxm is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, so I'm pretty sure you might have some of that going on. Are you seeing a doctor or doing it on your own?