Posted by Mitch on August 1, 2001, at 0:05:47
In reply to Re: I think I'll wait on the Topamax » Mitch, posted by chloe on July 31, 2001, at 12:30:59
> I feel so "off" and agitated from the withdrawal of Geodon. I also have chills and sweats. So, I don't want to rush into a new med. Esp. one that can have some agitating or AD effects. I think I need to balance out my Trileptal/Celexa/Neurontin before I add anything. And would prefer to be off or lower on Trileptal before starting another AC.
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> Perhaps adding Top. would help with my agitation and feelings of insecurity and fear. But I am not sure what "normal" for me is right now. So adding another med, I think will only confuse me more.
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> At least I have it as an option...
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> I am sorry for increased *pain*, but it's nice that you have no increase of social anxiety so far. Sometimes I think the SSRI's make one more tense and anxious, not less. Better sleep is also a plus!!! The tad of nortrip. maybe a good med for you right now.
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> Thanks Mitch
> ChloeChloe,
That is probably good reasoning-with regard to Trileptal and waiting to start the Topamax. It is something I am doing right now with SSRI's. You just have to put up with some crap and get through it so you have some clearer idea of what is helping or hindering. You definitely don't want Topamax to get prematurely stopped (if it can really help you) because of some *other* med's withdrawal, etc.
The *pain* problems I have are currently being addressed by rapidly increasing my exercising schedule (boost those endorphins!).
Mitch
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