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Posted by DN on April 3, 2001, at 9:01:12
Any thoughts on the effects of Topomax and Lamictal for anxiety.
Thnx
Posted by lois on April 3, 2001, at 13:01:46
In reply to Topomax/Lamictal, posted by DN on April 3, 2001, at 9:01:12
> Any thoughts on the effects of Topomax and Lamictal for anxiety.
>
> Thnx
I'd like to know too. I have it along with the bipolar and am also on both.
Lois
Posted by SalArmy4me on April 4, 2001, at 2:54:32
In reply to Topomax/Lamictal, posted by DN on April 3, 2001, at 9:01:12
I believe that Lamictal is great for my anxiety. It is as powerful as a benzo, buspirone, or venlafaxine. Topamax would have been good too if it hadn't made me so tired, stupid, and visually messed up.
Posted by Janice1 on April 4, 2001, at 20:00:08
In reply to Re: Topomax/Lamictal, posted by SalArmy4me on April 4, 2001, at 2:54:32
My experience has been whatever has helped my bipolar (lithium & topamax for me) helps my anxiety and OCD-like disorders. I think you will have to try them to discover which one helps you.
Good luck,
Janice
Posted by SalArmy4me on April 5, 2001, at 2:50:24
In reply to Re: Topomax/Lamictal, posted by Janice1 on April 4, 2001, at 20:00:08
That's interesting that you noticed the anticonvulsant's effect on OCD. I thought I was the only one who noticed that carbamazepine and lamotrigine erradicated my OCD--when SSRIs were once thought to be the only ones to do such a thing.
> My experience has been whatever has helped my bipolar (lithium & topamax for me) helps my anxiety and OCD-like disorders. I think you will have to try them to discover which one helps you.
>
> Good luck,
> Janice
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