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    Can mood stabilising tablets cause you to get migraines?

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    I saw my local GP who told me the mood stabiliser tablets I was on are sometimes used to treat migraines so it was highly unlikely these were the cause of my migraines. It was after a massive panadol OD that these tablets were prescribed, however I am starting to wonder if the migraines (which I have been hospitalised for) could be caused from the OD of over 100 paracetamol tablets? The migraine starts with vision disturbance, vomiting then massive pain behind my left eye almost like im being stabbed behind my eye. I can't bare it, I can't see and sometimes can hear. I also get disoriented. Any ideas?
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    The clinical health professional members are better qualified to comment on this than I am.

    However, from looking at various professional Web sites (PubMed, etc) it seems that Topamax is indicated as both a mood-stabilizer and as a med for migraines. Also, paracetamol is indicated for helping with migraines. Maybe these are things that your GP discussed with you?

    "    the OD of over 100 paracetamol tablets"

    A paracetamol OD often leads to untreatable (and fatal) liver damage.

    I hope you can discuss this with members of your care team.

    With care and support.







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