SABRIL (vigabatrin) is a prescription medication used with other treatments in youngsters and adults 2 years of age and older with refractory complicated partial seizures (CPS) who have actually not responded all right to several other treatments and if the feasible advantages exceed the danger of vision loss.
The most usual negative effects of SABRIL in kids 3 to 16 years is weight gain. With extreme vision loss, you may just be able to see points straight in front of you (occasionally called tunnel vision"). You go to danger for vision loss with any kind of quantity of SABRIL.
Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to get expecting. If vision testing can not be done, your healthcare provider may proceed recommending SABRIL, however will certainly not be able to watch for any type of vision loss. If vision tests are refrained from doing routinely, your healthcare provider may stop recommending SABRIL for you (or your child).