Question 1

i am looking for information on the seizure medication called gabitril (tiagabine)?

Accepted Answer

Adjunct treatment: Tiagabine is used with other medications to treat certain epileptic seizure disorders (partial seizures) not controlled by other medications.Dosage is based on your medical condition, response to therapy, and use of certain other seizure medications. Side effects:inability to concentrate, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, irritability, tiredness, or shaking. Rare:depression/suicidal thoughts.

Question 2

advice on gabitril (tiagabine)?

Accepted Answer

Partial Seizures: Gabitril or tiagabine is used as an adjunctive (add on) medication in the treatment of a type of seizure disorder called partial seizures. It has also been used "off label" for anxiety and pain symptoms, but the fda warns that for patients who do not have seizures, the use of this medication may actually cause a slight increase in the risk of having a seizure.

Question 3

could gabitril (tiagabine) make you gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Increased appetite: is listed as a 'less common' side effect of gabitril (tiagabine).

Question 4

what is gabitril (tiagabine) usually prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

Partial Seizures: Gabitril or tiagabine is used as an adjunctive (add on) medication in the treatment of a type of seizure disorder called partial seizures. It has also been used "off label" for anxiety and pain symptoms, but the fda warns that for patients who do not have seizures, the use of this medication may actually cause a slight increase in the risk of having a seizure.

Question 5

tiagabine or gabitril: can you get high like feeling?

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Sort of: Gabitril or tiagabine is used as an adjunctive (add on) medication in the treatment of partial seizures. It has also been used "off label" for anxiety and pain symptoms, but the fda warns that for patients who do not have seizures, the use of this medication may actually cause a slight increase in the risk of having a seizure. It can make some people feel altered, but should not cause a "high".

Question 6

for gabitril (tiagabine) or neurontin. any thoughts on effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

This varies quite a : Bit from patient to patient, frequency and strength of dose, but ultimately it depends on tolerability from patient and what condition is actually being treated. Hope i didn't lose you with the answer but sometimes it's a bit complicated due to all the factors that need considered... That's the "art" part of what we do.

Question 7

what are lamictil.gabitril?

Accepted Answer

Anti Seizure Meds: These are both anti-seizure medications, however they are used for different types of seizures and work in different ways.

Question 8

does gabitril (tiagabine) cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Can: Among the many side effects of the drug is increase in appetite.  Doesn't mean that every patient gets it, or that you will. Discuss options with your doc.

Question 9

is gabitril (tiagabine) used for severe anxiety or depression. i was on gabapentin and it was the only med that worked but caused weight gain.?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Gabitril or tiagabine is a GABA reuptake inhibitor, a different mechanism of action than neurontin (gabapentin). It has been used off label to treat anxiety with some success. There are studies in treating both social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 10

what are the effects of tiagabine on you?

Accepted Answer

Gabitril (tiagabine): Is an inhibitory medicine which stimulates GABA in brain to reduce anxiety and some seizures and stabilize mood.

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