SABRIL (vigabatrin) is a prescription medicine used with various other therapies in kids and adults 2 years of age and older with refractory facility partial seizures (CPS) that have actually not reacted well enough to several various other treatments and if the feasible benefits exceed the threat of vision loss.
One of the most usual side effect of SABRIL in kids 3 to 16 years is weight gain. With extreme vision loss, you might only be able to see things directly in front of you (in some cases called one-track mind"). You are at risk for vision loss with any type of amount of SABRIL.
If you are pregnant or plan to get expectant, tell your health care carrier. If vision screening can not be done, your healthcare provider may continue recommending SABRIL, however will not have the ability to expect any type of vision loss. If vision tests are not done on a regular basis, your healthcare provider may stop recommending SABRIL for you (or your kid).