SABRIL (vigabatrin) is a prescription medication used with other treatments in kids and grownups 2 years of age and older with refractory complicated partial seizures (CPS) who have actually not responded well enough to several various other treatments and if the feasible benefits outweigh the risk of vision loss.
The most usual adverse effects of SABRIL in youngsters 3 to 16 years is weight gain. With severe vision loss, you may only be able to see points right in front of you (sometimes called one-track mind"). You are at threat for vision loss with any type of amount of SABRIL.
Tell your healthcare provider if you are expecting or mean to obtain expectant. If vision screening can not be done, your healthcare provider may proceed prescribing SABRIL, yet will not be able to look for any type of vision loss. If vision examinations are refrained on a regular basis, your healthcare provider may stop prescribing SABRIL for you (or your child).