TRILEPTAL...can it cause MORE anxiety?

Question

can trileptal taken for Bipolar Disorder cause MORE mania or anxiety?

Answer 1

TRILEPTAL is a brand name of the drug - Succinimide anticonvulsants are used to control certain seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. These medicines act on the central nervous system (CNS) to reduce the number and severity of seizures.This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This medicine must be taken every day in regularly spaced doses as ordered by your doctor. Do not take more or less of it than your doctor ordered.

If this medicine upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Your feeling ANXIETY is also one of the side effects and my suggestion is you should report to your doctor immediately and adjust the dosage or get an alternate medication. Best of luck -

Answer 2

i was taking it when i was like 12 and i was always feeling paranoid and things, but really i dont think medication works, i think it causes a problem in the end, cause then you either rely on it or makes things worse. but yeah it can have those side affects.