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Mild headache after taking Cariprazine
My wife is a Bipolar disorder patient, she faced her 2nd episode 3 years ago (post pregnancy). After that, the doctor prescribed her Lithium carbonate 300 mg tablet, 3 tablets every day before dinner, and she was fine. But a week ago she was feeling a little depressed. So I visited my doctor and the doctor prescribed her Cariprazine 1.5 mg capsules, 1 capsule everyday after breakfast. But after taking Cariprazine for two days she is feeling a mild headache.
My question is, will this mild headache cure automatically? Or should I visit my psychiatrist immediately?
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Hi there,
A detailed medical and psychiatric history is always needed for every patient to make a diagnosis and the management of the case accordingly.
What exactly, you mean by “ mild headache “?
Which area of the head she is having pain?
How long is the headache?
Does it get relieved? If yes when and how?
Does she have similar symptoms in the past?
Does she have history of high BP, other medical conditions or eye problems?Is she on Lithium also.?
Next Steps
So , there are some of the conditions are to ruled out.
Health Tips
But generally “ mild headache “ is not a worry and you can wait and ask later from your mental health professional.
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Most initial side effects settle down with time.
Next Steps
You can wait and watch up to a week. If the pain continues beyond that, or if it increases in intensity at any point in time, immediately consult the psychiatrist.
Health Tips
Increasing water intake can sometimes help with medication-induced headache
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