SABRIL (vigabatrin) is a prescription medicine used with other therapies in grownups and youngsters 2 years of age and older with refractory complicated partial seizures (CPS) that have actually not reacted well enough to several various other treatments and if the possible benefits surpass the risk of vision loss.
One of the most typical side effect of SABRIL in kids 3 to 16 years is weight gain. With serious vision loss, you might only be able to see things straight before you (often called one-track mind"). You are at danger for vision loss with any amount of SABRIL.
Inform your healthcare provider if you are expecting or intend to obtain expectant. If vision screening can not be done, your healthcare provider may continue recommending SABRIL, yet will not be able to watch for any kind of vision loss. Your health care provider might quit recommending SABRIL for you (or your child)if vision tests are not done regularly.