I have heard that BP and anxiety don't always go hand in hand, but it is common. I don't have symptoms like you're experiencing, but I have panic issues and I have intense social anxiety. I would look into side effects like everyone else is suggesting but I would also talk to your doc about anxiety as well. Anxiety is terrible and if it can be treated it should. Benzos don't work for me and I'm trying to cope without meds for anxiety. It's tough.

Good luck!