Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Medicine side effects
I had chronic migraine i.e Migraine and tension headache on alternate days for 4 months. Consulted various doctors and found a combination which cured the condition completely. Soon as i recovered i began to have anxiety and depression symptoms and severe panic attacks with suicidal thoughts, which never persisted before migraine. The medicines used were tryptomer( gave suicidal thoughts so stopped), betacap, topamac( dint work). F-racil10 and Pbren50 (2months) which actually worked.
1.Do migraine medicines cause anxiety and depression? How long does this last?
Answers (2)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
Hello
I understand your concern
These medications usually don't cause anxiety, depression or suicidality per se but if someone has a predisposition by way of his genetic makeup(family history), personality or other factors, these can unravel the underlying susceptibility. Kindly consult for detailed evaluation so that proper treatment plan can be decided for you.
Next Steps
consult
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced psychiatrist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+103
Dr. L C Sunda
Addiction Psychiatrist
42 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi there,
A detailed medical and psychiatric history is always needed for every case.In addition a detailed mental status examination is also recommended for every case to make a diagnosis and the management of the case accordingly.
A high prevalence rate of Depression exists with the patients of Migraines .Generally side effects with such
Sometimes co-morbidities like anxiety and depression do exist with migraine.
Antidepressants are also recommended for such cases.
Doses and duration may vary depending on the severity of the symptoms.
Psychological interventions like Yoga exercises can be included in the plan for the therapy.
Next Steps
Do discuss your problems with your mental health professional.
Take the medications under the supervision of a mental health professional.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.