Tiagabine Medication Information

Get detailed information on Tiagabine, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Tiagabine provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

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Generic Name : Tiagabine

Pronunciation : tye- AG- a- been

ICD Code : Y46.6 Therapeutic Classification : Anticonvulsants

Trade Names/Brand Names of Tiagabine

International :

Gabitril

Why is Tiagabine Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an anti-convulsive, prescribed for partial seizures. It works by decreasing nerve impulses in the nervous system.

When should Tiagabine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Tiagabine?

Adolescents: The recommended dose is 4 mg once daily. It may be increased up to 8mg if needed.
Adults: The recommended dose is 4mg once daily.
Usual Adult Maintenance Dose in Induced Patients: 32 to 56 mg/day in two to four divided doses.

How should Tiagabine be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth and should be taken with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Tiagabine?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of depression, mental disorder, status epilepticus (seizures following one another without a break), eye or liver disease, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption.

• Seizures, including status epilepticus, have occurred in people without epilepsy who take tiagabine.

What are the side effects of Tiagabine?

Most Common- Dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, drowsiness, nausea, nervousness, tremors, abdominal pain, abnormal or difficulty with thinking or concentration or attention.
Body as a Whole- Abdominal pain and pain (unspecified).
Heart- Dilatation of blood vessels.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, increased appetite and mouth ulceration.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle weakness and pain.
Central Nervous System- Speech disorder, tingling, depression, emotional lability, abnormal gait, hostility, night blindness, language problems and agitation.
Respiratory - Inflammation of pharynx and increased cough.
Skin- Rash and itching.