Tiagabine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tiagabine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
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.
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.
What is the effect of Tiagabine on the Kidneys?
Tiagabine is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Tiagabine on the Liver?
Tiagabine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Tiagabine on the Heart?
Tiagabine is completely safe for the heart.
Tiagabine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tiagabine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tiagabine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Tiagabine.
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.
Is it safe?
Tiagabine should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Tiagabine works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tiagabine
You can take Tiagabine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tiagabine
Taking alcohol with Tiagabine can be dangerous.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gabitril® (tiagabine HCl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 421
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1202-1204
