What is the most important information I should know about tiagabine?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to
tiagabine.
Before taking tiagabine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs or if you have
liver disease. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take tiagabine.
You may have thoughts about suicide while taking this medication. Your doctor will
need to check you at regular visits. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or
behavior changes, depression, anxiety, or if you feel agitated, hostile, restless, hyperactive
(mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Do not stop taking tiagabine without first talking to your doctor, even if you feel
better. You may have increased seizures if you stop taking tiagabine suddenly. You will need to
use less and less before you stop the medication completely.
Contact your doctor if your seizures get worse or you have them more often while taking
tiagabine.
Carry an ID card or wear a medical alert bracelet stating that you are taking tiagabine,
in case of emergency. Any doctor, dentist, or emergency medical care provider who treats you
should know that you are taking a seizure medication.
Tiagabine can cause side effects that may impair your vision or reactions. Be careful
if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.
What is tiagabine?
Tiagabine is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects
chemical impulses in the brain that cause seizures.
Tiagabine is used to alone or in combination with other medications to treat partial
seizures in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.
Tiagabine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking tiagabine?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to tiagabine.
Before taking tiagabine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs or if you have
liver disease. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take tiagabine.
You may have thoughts about suicide while taking this medication. Tell your doctor if
you have new or worsening depression or suicidal thoughts during the first several months of
treatment, or whenever your dose is changed.
Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or
symptoms. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits. Do not miss any scheduled
appointments.
FDA pregnancy category C. Tiagabine may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your
doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether tiagabine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing
baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
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