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anxiety meds
soon i am going to the psychiologist for medication for anxiety.. i used zoloft before, and i think if anyting it made it worse. i have anxiety and panic attacks here and there, btu a lot more recently. any gooood anxiety medication you've taken that doesn't have weird side effects or makes it worse?
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iam taking topamax for anxiety attacks.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Warnings and Precautions
TOPAMAX® may cause eye problems. Serious eye problems include: sudden decrease in vision with or without eye pain and redness; blockage of fluid in the eye causing increased pressure in the eye (secondary angle closure glaucoma). These eye problems can lead to permanent loss of vision if not treated. You should call your healthcare professional right away if you have any new eye symptoms.
TOPAMAX® may cause decreased sweating and increased body temperature (fever). People, especially children, should be watched for signs of decreased sweating and fever, especially in hot temperatures. Some people may need to be hospitalized for this condition.
Like other antiepileptic drugs, TOPAMAX® may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Pay attention to any changes and call your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: thoughts about suicide or dying, attempts to commit suicide, new or worse depression, new or worse anxiety, feeling agitated or restless, panic attacks, trouble sleeping (insomnia), new or worse irritability, acting aggressive, being angry or violent, acting on dangerous impulses, an extreme increase in activity and talking (mania), or other unusual changes in behavior or mood.
Serious risks associated with TOPAMAX® include lowered bicarbonate levels in the blood resulting in an increase in the acidity of the blood (metabolic acidosis). Symptoms could include hyperventilation (rapid, deep breathing), tiredness, loss of appetite, irregular heartbeat, or changes in the level of alertness. Call your doctor immediately if you get these symptoms. Your doctor may want to do simple blood tests. Chronic, untreated metabolic acidosis may increase the risk for kidney stones or bone disease.
TOPAMAX® may affect how you think, and cause confusion, problems with concentration, attention, memory, or speech, depression or mood problems, tiredness, and sleepiness.
Do not stop taking TOPAMAX® without first talking to your doctor. Stopping TOPAMAX® suddenly can cause serious problems.
TOPAMAX® may cause high blood ammonia levels. High ammonia in the blood can affect your mental activities, slow your alertness, make you feel tired, or cause vomiting.
Adverse Reactions
The most common side effects of TOPAMAX® include: tingling in arms and legs, loss of appetite, nausea, taste change, diarrhea, weight loss, nervousness, and upper respiratory tract infection.
Tell your doctor about other medications that you are taking. Report any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of TOPAMAX®. For more information, ask your healthcare professional or pharmacist.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Use in Specific Populations
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if TOPAMAX® will harm your unborn baby. There may be an association between the use of TOPAMAX® during pregnancy and birth defects or low birth weight.
Please see full U.S. Prescribing Information and Medication Guide.
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well, I can tell you to eliminate seroquil too. that shit is no joke. I'm heading to a combat stress group in a few days, hit me up sometime later this week and I'll try to get you the scoop on these head meds. our docs have about ten years of experience dealing with batshit-crazy dudes with anxiety issues, so their insight should prove helpful. you could also chat with your doc about your concerns, there's about a million studies performed on each drug per FDA regulation, so I'm sure you're probably not the first person to run into problems with the damn things.
good luck
-Gunner
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