Why is this medication prescribed?

Tiagabine is used in combination with other medications to treat partial seizures (a type of epilepsy). Tiagabine is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It is not known exactly how tiagabine works, but it increases the amount of natural chemicals in the brain which prevent seizure activity.

How should this medicine be used?

Tiagabine comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken with food two to four times a day . However, for the first week of treatment will only take tiagabine once a day. Your doctor will slowly increase your dose (not more often than once each week ) until you are at the dose of tiagabine you are to take regularly. To help you remember to take tiagabine, take it around the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take tiagabine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Continue to take tiagabine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking tiagabine without talking to your doctor .Abruptly stopping this medication can cause seizures.Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.

Other uses for this medicine

Tiagabine should not be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

In case of emergency/overdose

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Symptoms of overdose may include:

• tiredness
• weakness
• wobbliness, unsteadiness, or incoordination causing difficulty walking
• shaking hands you cannot control
• confusion
• speech or language problems
• agitation
• anger or hostility
• depression
• vomiting
• loss of consciousness
• abnormal, uncontrollable muscle contractions
• temporary inability to move (paralysis)
• seizures, including status epilepticus

What other information should I know?

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.

Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

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