anxiety; and now gabitril. i'm assuming because i have a weak right side and it shakes uncontrollably, though not completely detrimentally. can anyone tell me the side effects for gabitril. the uses? See BPD, in section 15, at http://www.ezy-build.net/. (.net.nz/~shaneris) [Type, and enter the following URL, in the usual manner: h t t p : / / w w w . e z y - b u i l d . n e t . n z / ~ s h a n e r i s ] and seek the recommended DBT. BPD is often misdiagnosed, so it is often worth getting a second opinion. Personally, I'd opt for a psychologist who believes in only recommending minimal necessary medication, if at all, because they don't issue prescriptions, so are considerably less likely to be involved with the rewards, and inducements offered by sales reps from "big pharma": the large drug companies, to psychiatrists (there are links to, or articles on how psychiatry has become corrupted by money from drug companies, and "how doctors are being manipulated", in section 1, at ezy build: worth reading!). Gabitril:
Category
Anticonvulsant
Description
Tiagabine (tye-AG-a-been) is used to help control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. This medicine cannot cure epilepsy and will only work to control seizures for as long as you continue to take it.
Tiagabine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Oral
Tablets (U.S.)
Before Using This Medicine
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For tiagabine, the following should be considered:
Allergies鈥擳ell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to tiagabine. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy鈥擳iagabine has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in pregnant animals have shown that tiagabine may cause harmful effects in the fetus when given to the mother in doses greater than the usual human dose. Before taking this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
Breast-feeding鈥擨t is not known whether tiagabine passes into breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.
Children鈥擜lthough there is no specific information comparing use of tiagabine in children younger than 12 years of age with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.
Older adults鈥擬any medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of tiagabine in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Other medicines鈥擜lthough certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking tiagabine, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:
Carbamazepine (e.g., Tegretol) or
Phenobarbital or
Phenytoin (e.g., Dilantin) or
Primidone (e.g., Mysoline)鈥擫ower blood levels of tiagabine may occur, so tiagabine may not work properly; your doctor may need to adjust your dosage
Other medical problems鈥擳he presence of other medical problems may affect the use of tiagabine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
Liver problems鈥擧igher blood levels of tiagabine may result, leading to an increase in the chance of side effects
Status epilepticus鈥擳iagabine may cause the condition to recur
Proper Use of This Medicine
Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor, to help your condition as much as possible. Do not take more or less of it, and do not take it more or less often than your doctor ordered.
Tiagabine should be taken with food or on a full stomach.
Dosing鈥擳he dose of tiagabine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of tiagabine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking tiagabine .
For oral dosage form (tablets):
For epilepsy:
Adults and teenagers 12 years of age and older鈥擜t first, 4 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose slowly as needed and tolerated. However, the dose usually is not greater than 56 mg a day.
Children up to 12 years of age鈥擴se and dose must be determined by the doctor.
Missed dose鈥擨f you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage鈥擳o store this medicine:
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
Precautions While Using This Medicine
Tiagabine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, trouble in thinking, trouble with motor skills, or vision problems. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert, well-coordinated, or able to think or see well .
This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines that make you drowsy or less alert). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; other medicines for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check with your medical doctor or dentist before taking any of the above while you are taking tiagabine.
Do not stop taking tiagabine without first checking with your doctor . Stopping the medicine suddenly may cause your seizures to return or to occur more often. Your doctor may want you to gradually reduce the amount you are taking before stopping completely.
Side Effects of This Medicine
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Blue or purple spots on skin; difficulty in concentrating or paying attention
Less common
Burning, numbness, or tingling sensations; clumsiness or unsteadiness; confusion; itching; mental depression; speech or language problems
Rare
Agitation; bloody or cloudy urine; burning, pain, or difficulty in urinating; frequent urge to urinate; generalized weakness; hostility; memory problems; quick to react or overreact emotionally; rash; uncontrolled back-and-forth and/or rolling eye movements; walking in unusual manner
Symptoms of overdose
Agitation (severe); clumsiness or unsteadiness (severe); coma; confusion (severe); drowsiness (severe); increase in seizures; mental depression; severe muscle twitching or jerking; sluggishness; speech problems (severe); weakness
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Chills; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; fever; headache; muscle aches or pain; nervousness; sore throat; tremor; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting
Less common
Abdominal pain; flushing; impaired vision; increased appetite; increased cough; mouth ulcers; muscle weakness; nausea; pain; trouble in sleeping
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor. Tell your doctor about these effects. If you Google gabitril you will find all the details about it. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drugi... |
