Author: JJA
COMMON USES:
used as an add-on medication to help control simple partial and complex partial seizures for children who are 12 years of age and older.
HOW IT'S SUPPLIED:
2-, 4-, 12-, and 16- milligram tablets
HOW IT WORKS:
* While it is not known exactly how this medicine works, it is believed to enhance the activity of GABA, a brain chemical that helps calm the central nervous system and control seizure activity.
THINGS TO DISCUSS WITH YOUR DOCTOR:
* Side Effects may include cramps, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, diarrhea, increased appetite, mouth ulcers, dizziness, drowsiness, general weakness, nervousness, tremors, difficulty concentrating, depression, hostility, sore throat and difficulty swallowing, cough, and skin rashes.
* Do not stop taking tiagabine suddenly as this may cause seizures to worsen or return.
* Use with caution in children who have liver disease.
* Tiagabine causes a slight decrease in valproate levels.
* Valproate may significantly increase the tiagabine concentration.
* Carbamazepine, phenobarbital and phenytoin may decrease the effect of tiagabine.
* Tablets contain lactose.
* Should be taken with food.
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