I've been taking Deplin for almost a month along with other vitamins. I noticed a difference after about a week or so and have felt much more relaxed, energized and have let things that would normally bother me just roll off my shoulders. The only downfall are the headaches I've had almost daily. I had bad headaches daily for the first few wks, although they now seem more tolerable they still continue. Does anyone have any experience with this and/or suggestions on managing them?
Headaches while taking Deplin?
Question posted by surfrgrl on 16 March 2012
Last updated on 27 July 2019 by Joeyrusso
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5 Answers
Joeyrusso
27 July 2019
You definitely get headaches from deplin. I’ve been taking it for about a week and I’ve had pretty bad headaches since the first day I started taking it. In fact, I have a headache right now. Deplin is the only thing I take.
Aamiller
28 Sep 2013
I started Deplin 15mg 2 weeks ago, as I have the double mutation. The last week or so I have had a horrific headache. Did you go off deplin? Take a lower dose? Were you taking a B vitamin also?
Blueswoman
28 May 2013
I have been taking Deplin for two weeks. I have had bad nausea and a dull headache. My psychiatrist has made no suggestions to help with these two side effects. While the Deplin is helping, I am afraid the side effects are getting too much for me to continue taking it ! Anyone have any suggestions?
sara12345
24 March 2012
Why were you given the Deplin--to treat what? I was prescribed it for help with my migraines, but it didn't help me after 6 weeks, so I stopped using it.
Inactive
17 March 2012
Hello surfgrl. I did some reading up on your question. From this site as several other sources that I use. I'm afraid you're pretty much alone when it comes to headaches as a result from taking Deplin. No one seems to be reporting/reported it as a side effect. Unless its possibly a result of Deplin interacting with other meds/vitamins that you're taking. Best I can suggest is either talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Regards, pledge
flyingkess
28 July 2012
Well... you are wrong. :) I have done my own research and it is a common side effect. I started taking Deplin and after about a week I started getting horrible stabbing headaches. I am on no other medications other than a ton of asprin to combat the headaches... lol. So I am not sure if I should even be taking it if it is generally prescribed to assist anti- depressants.
Inactive
29 July 2012
Thanks very much for your update. I do hope those headaches disappear.Have a great Sunday,pledge
ncmarble
30 Oct 2012
I was just wondering how the headaches are going? I started Deplin 4 days ago and have had a headache the past 2. I am not sure if it is the Deplin or due to the lack of being able to get to sleep at night.
Inactive
31 Oct 2012
Thanks for your information and appreciated.
Lbo75
14 Oct 2018
I know this is an old post, but I just started on Deplin and I’m getting massive headaches from it. I take Deplin around 7am and by 9am the pain is really bad.
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