Tiagabine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Gabitril
Precautions While Using This MedicineTiagabine
may cause dizziness, drowsiness, trouble in thinking, trouble with motor skills,
or vision problems. Make sure you know how you react
to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that
could be dangerous if you are not alert, well-coordinated, or able to think
or see well
.
This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants
(medicines that make you drowsy or less alert). Some examples of CNS depressants
are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives,
tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics;
barbiturates; other medicines for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics,
including some dental anesthetics. Check with your medical doctor or dentist
before taking any of the above while you are taking tiagabine.
Do not stop taking tiagabine without first checking
with your doctor
. Stopping the medicine suddenly may cause your seizures
to return or to occur more often. Your doctor may want you to gradually reduce
the amount you are taking before stopping completely.
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