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Zonesimide And Anxiety

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October 15
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Zonisamide (Zonegran) is an antiseizure medication that can be prescribed for epilepsy. One potential side effect of zonisamide is anxiety. If you are experiencing anxiety while taking zonisamide, be sure to discuss this with your doctor. There are a few options your doctor may consider if zonisamide is causing anxiety
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Zonisamide (Zonegran) is an antiseizure medication that can be prescribed for epilepsy. One potential side effect of zonisamide is anxiety. If you are experiencing anxiety while taking zonisamide, be sure to discuss this with your doctor. There are a few options your doctor may consider if zonisamide is causing anxiety:
- Switching to a different antiseizure medication
- Adjusting the zonisamide dosage
- Adding an anti-anxiety medication to help manage symptoms
- Referral to a mental health professional for counseling
Make sure to report any side effects to your doctor so they can determine the best treatment plan for you.

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I agree with you and your post and the epilepsy team post, I think it's dif per person, but hang in there and try and stay pos

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