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Posted by Aussie on February 17, 2004, at 23:22:53
I've been taking topomax as a mood stabilizer for last 4 weeks, increasing 25mg per week.
I also take serzone 400mg and effexor 300mg.
My anxiety has definitely increased to the point where I can't stand it anymore.
Has anyone else experienced this? I thought this drug was supposed to do the opposite?
I will drop back by 25mg tonight.Opinions and suggestions are always welcome!
By the way did I tell you it's all my Father's fault? I inherited this predisposition from him.
Lovely.
Posted by Sooshi on February 18, 2004, at 0:22:04
In reply to Topomax and Anxiety anyone?, posted by Aussie on February 17, 2004, at 23:22:53
Hi Aussie,
I've been reading that alot of people are experiencing anxiety as they begin Topamax...it seems to be quite stimulating at first for them. If this is happening, you should probably titrate your dosage of 25mg every TWO weeks instead of every one week and let your body adjust a little longer. This seems to lessen the side effects a bunch. I didn't have any anxiety w/Topa...I had the opposite...it knocked me out! I couldn't keep my eyes open! Anyway, that's what I would suggest. And oh yea, don't forget the deep breathing, excercise, visualization, etc. that helps relieve anxiety!!
Good luck,
Sooshi
Posted by Aussie on February 19, 2004, at 0:06:24
In reply to Re: Topomax and Anxiety anyone? » Aussie, posted by Sooshi on February 18, 2004, at 0:22:04
Oh Sooshi thanks for writing.
I just can't stand it!
I dropped back by 25mg this morning (before I read your post)and I felt considerably calmer than yesterday.
Yes it's made me tired too,but Ifigured that would pass and I can tolerate it.
Rain today.Left work at 4.30. Guess what time I got home? 7.30. I got off the road from 5.30-7 as I wasn't getting anywhere. I can't even drink as then it's like I've had three drinks(cause of allthe meds) and that's not good on me!:)
Bloody meds don't work(or do the opposite), crappy side effects and take all the fun away............I know what we need someone to invent:
One of those sleep cubicles on the spaceships (on TV guys) so that 'they' can titrate all the drugs out of our bodies while we are unconcious(while giving us good dreams). So that we start back at square one. That's where I want to be.Call me on my cell when it's ready..........
> Hi Aussie,
>
> I've been reading that alot of people are experiencing anxiety as they begin Topamax...it seems to be quite stimulating at first for them. If this is happening, you should probably titrate your dosage of 25mg every TWO weeks instead of every one week and let your body adjust a little longer. This seems to lessen the side effects a bunch. I didn't have any anxiety w/Topa...I had the opposite...it knocked me out! I couldn't keep my eyes open! Anyway, that's what I would suggest. And oh yea, don't forget the deep breathing, excercise, visualization, etc. that helps relieve anxiety!!
>
> Good luck,
> Sooshi
Posted by Sooshi on February 19, 2004, at 22:00:07
In reply to Re: Topomax and Anxiety anyone?, posted by Aussie on February 19, 2004, at 0:06:24
Man, don't I wish...a good 2 month's sleep in a cubicle during a Topa titrate!
DON'T drink while taking Topa. It will make you seriously ill. That's what I've heard, anyway. I'm too chicken to even try.
Keep going slow with the Topa! Do have a benzo or something to calm down the anxiety??
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