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Why is my friend with bipolar II still experiencing severe anxiety and unfounded fears after taking etilaam for a few weeks, and shouldn't this medication?which replaced topaz while she continues taking arip?have helped her calm down by now?

Asked by Female, 52 · 6 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

6 days ago

Etilaam (etizolam) is typically fast-acting, so it is understandable to expect improvement after a few weeks. Because she is managing bipolar II and recently stopped Topaz (topiramate) while continuing Arip (aripiprazole), her brain chemistry is currently adjusting. Sometimes, persistent anxiety or unfounded fears mean the current medication balance or dosages need a gentle tweak by her psychiatrist. Please reassure her that finding the right combination takes time and she does not have to struggle through this. I highly recommend she contacts her doctor soon to share how she is feeling so they can safely adjust her treatment plan.

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