Tiagabine Benefits & Uses

Tiagabine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Epilepsy

Other Benefits

Epilepsy
Epilepsy

Tiagabine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: After 1 week dose may increase up to 8 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: After 1 week dose may increase up to 8 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: After 1 week dose may increase up to 8 mg/day

Tiagabine Related Warnings

Is the use of Tiagabine safe for pregnant women?

Tiagabine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Tiagabine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Tiagabine safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Tiagabine on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Tiagabine will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Tiagabine on the Kidneys?

Tiagabine is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Tiagabine on the Liver?

Tiagabine has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Tiagabine on the Heart?

Tiagabine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tiagabine with Other Drugs

Tiagabine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Tiagabine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tiagabine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Suicidal Tendency
Depression
Liver Disease
Bipolar Disorder

Frequently asked Questions about Tiagabine

Is this Tiagabine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Tiagabine.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Tiagabine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Tiagabine can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Tiagabine should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, this Tiagabine works for mental disorders.

Yes

Tiagabine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tiagabine

You can take Tiagabine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tiagabine

Taking alcohol with Tiagabine can be dangerous.

Severe