Posted by Chloe on March 20, 2002, at 18:07:25
In reply to Topamax - What to take for anxiety, posted by Jet on March 18, 2002, at 9:15:31
> I have been on Topamax for 5 months now and have seen great improvement with my mood swings. I still have them, but they are fewer and not so severe.
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> My problem now? The Topa seems to make me a little more edgy and aggressive than I used to be. Not too bad, but I feel it inside. Is there anything I can take to help me chill and balance me out? I don't want to go off the Topa because of the good it has done with the BPII.
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> Any advice is always helpful.
Jet,
I can totally relate to the feeling of anxiety you experience. My pdoc did not think it was possible to have this side effect with topamax. But all I remember of my topamax trial is severe anxiety and angst. I was wringing my hands all the time...I am sorry I don't have a good suggestion for you, since I went off the drug to end the constant angst. But a good benzo I am sure would take the edge off. Or perhaps a little Neurontin, which tends to have a calming effect. Have you mentioned this problem to you pdoc?
I hope you find something to help you feel better.
Chloe
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