Tiagabine (By Mouth)

Tiagabine (tye-AG-a-been)

Controls partial seizures when used in combination with other medicines. This medicine is an anticonvulsant.

Brand Name(s):

Gabitril
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to tiagabine.

How to Use This Medicine:

Tablet

 
• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.  
• It is best to take this medicine with food or milk.  
• Never share your medicine with anyone.

If a dose is missed:

 
• If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.  
• Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

 
• Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.  
• Keep all medicine away from children.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

 
• Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using other medicine for seizures (such as phenytoin, phenobarbital, Depakotereg;, Dilantinreg;, Mysolinereg;, Luminalreg;, Tegretolreg;).  
• Make sure your doctor knows if you are using any medicines that make you sleepy (such as sleeping pills, cold and allergy medicine, narcotic pain relievers, or sedatives).

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

 
• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease or have ever had status epilepticus (a seizure that would not stop).  
• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely.  
• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

 
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing  
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash  
• Fainting, severe confusion or weakness  
• Increased or ongoing seizures  
• Trouble seeing

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

 
• Confusion, trouble concentrating, trouble talking  
• Dizziness or lightheadedness  
• Nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea  
• Nervousness, shakiness  
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.

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