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Did your prescribing doc talk with you about your fears/ concerns regarding starting the med? It sure can be tough to get past that initial hurdle, especially with a drug like Topa that has so many possible side effects. I hope he or she discussed with you that it is best to titrate slowly (unless you need a quick titration for medical reasons) to let your body adjust to the medicaiton. Drinking plenty of fluids helps to ease most of the s/e's because a lot of them are brought on by dehydration.

We've had several people here over the years taking Topa for the same reasons as you. Personally, I take it for Migraines and have had the added benefit of it stabilizing my moods.

As for the anxiety / panic disorder, check with your M.D. for a clinical answer, but several of us have needed an add on med to help with anxiety. I have panic disorder too, it is truly something in my experience anyway, that I feel Topa has been neutral effect on.

Check out the ON Ramp section of our forum! We just welcomed someone over there and the advice our Admin gave is worth reading!

Welcome to our Trip, I hope you get the help you are needing and start feeling better soon!
Melanie