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| Pronunciation: | tie AY ga been |
| Brand: | Gabitril |
What is the most important information I should know about tiagabine?
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Do not stop taking tiagabine without first talking to your doctor, even if you feel better. It is important to continue taking tiagabine to prevent the seizures from recurring. Stopping tiagabine suddenly may result in increased seizure frequency. If the medication needs to be stopped, your doctor may need to lower the dosage gradually. |
Carry or wear a medical identification tag to let others know that you are taking this medicine in the case of an emergency.
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Tiagabine may cause drowsiness, dizziness, decreased concentration, vision problems, or poor coordination. Do not drive, operate dangerous machinery, or perform other hazardous activities until you know how tiagabine affects you. If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, decreased concentration, vision problems, or poor coordination, avoid these activities. |
Healthcare professionals are allowed to, and sometimes do, prescribe drugs for uses that are not approved by the FDA. The maker of tiagabine is strongly discouraging its use for any condition except for epilepsy because most of the reported seizures with tiagabine occurred in patients being treated for other conditions. However, if you are taking tiagabine for a condition other than epilepsy, you should not stop taking it on your own; you should speak to your healthcare professional as soon as you can.
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| Last updated: | May 9, 2005 |
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