Tiagabine (Oral)

Tiagabine (By Mouth)

Tiagabine (tye-AG-a-been)

Controls partial seizures when used in combination with other medicines. This medicine is an anticonvulsant.

Brand Name(s):

Gabitril
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to tiagabine.

How to Use This Medicine:

Tablet

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
  
• It is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
  
• Never share your medicine with anyone.
  

If a dose is missed:

• If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
  
• Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
  

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

• Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
  
• Keep all medicine away from children.
  

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using other medicine for seizures (such as phenytoin, phenobarbital, Depakotereg;, Dilantinreg;, Mysolinereg;, Luminalreg;, Tegretolreg;).
  
• Make sure your doctor knows if you are using any medicines that make you sleepy (such as sleeping pills, cold and allergy medicine, narcotic pain relievers, or sedatives).
  

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease or have ever had status epilepticus (a seizure that would not stop).