Posted by witchblade on December 2, 2003, at 13:46:20
I've been dealing with anxiety for about 8 years now, and depression at various times, but over the past six months the depression has gotten to be way too much. Paxil was helping with the anxiety but quit - I started scratching my ankles and have given myself a horrible rash, various other skin picking, and getting the occasional anxiety attacks - not as bad as the full blown ones, but still having them. My therapist sent me to a pdoc and he put me on Effexor and Topamax. So I am weaning off Paxil while starting the Effexor - took it this morning and so far feel ok, a little "off" and thirsty and tired, but nothing big so far. I start Topamax tonight - I hear it makes you really drowsy? I'm kinda concerned about the possible side effects of both of these - every time my eye hurts I wonder...but that's part of my problems, always worrying and expecting the worst. Anyone had luck with these two or can share some experiences? I don't want to worry myself too much but I do want to be on the lookout for things...WebMD makes Topamax sound pretty intense...of course I've been on Paxil for a while, and come off it once before so I know what to expect on that, hoping the Effexor will help with that. Anyway, just looking to hear from others who've used it. Thanks
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