Generic Name
Tiagabine
Brand Name
Gabitril
Class
Anticonvulsants
Proposed Mechanism(s) of Action
Selective GABA reuptake inhibitor.
Indication
Partial seizures.
Off Label Use
Anxiety disorders, neuropathic pain, and chronic pain.
Side Effects
Serious
Exacerbation of EEG abnormalities, status epilepticus, and sudden unexplained deaths in patients with epilepsy.
Common
Difficulty concentrating, sedation, dizziness, nervousness, confusion, tremor, depression, ecchymosis, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
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Courtney, J.C., Akins, C., Gonzalez, E.A. (2018). Tiagabine. In: Kreutzer, J.S., DeLuca, J., Caplan, B. (eds) Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57111-9_1714
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