SABRIL (vigabatrin) is a prescription medication utilized with other therapies in adults and youngsters 2 years of age and older with refractory complex partial seizures (CPS) that have actually not responded well enough to a number of various other treatments and if the possible advantages surpass the danger of vision loss.
One of the most usual side effect of SABRIL in kids 3 to 16 years is weight gain. With severe vision loss, you might just be able to see points directly in front of you (occasionally called tunnel vision"). You go to threat for vision loss with any kind of amount of SABRIL.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to obtain expecting. If vision testing can not be done, your doctor might proceed recommending SABRIL, however will certainly not have the ability to watch for any vision loss. Your healthcare company may stop prescribing SABRIL for you (or your kid)if vision tests are not done frequently.