SABRIL (vigabatrin) is a prescription medication used with other therapies in youngsters and adults 2 years of age and older with refractory complicated partial seizures (CPS) that have actually not responded all right to a number of other therapies and if the feasible advantages surpass the danger of vision loss.
One of the most typical adverse effects of SABRIL in youngsters 3 to 16 years is weight gain. With extreme vision loss, you may just be able to see points right in front of you (occasionally called tunnel vision"). You go to danger for vision loss with any quantity of SABRIL.
If you are pregnant or plan to get pregnant, tell your health care provider. If vision testing can not be done, your healthcare provider might continue recommending SABRIL, however will certainly not have the ability to look for any kind of vision loss. Your healthcare service provider might stop prescribing SABRIL for you (or your kid)if vision tests are not done consistently.