SABRIL (vigabatrin) is a prescription medicine used with other treatments in grownups and children 2 years of age and older with refractory complicated partial seizures (CPS) that have actually not reacted all right to several various other treatments and if the feasible benefits outweigh the threat of vision loss.
The most common adverse effects of SABRIL in kids 3 to 16 years is weight gain. With extreme vision loss, you might just be able to see things straight before you (in some cases called tunnel vision"). You are at danger for vision loss with any type of amount of SABRIL.
Tell your healthcare provider if you are expectant or plan to get expecting. If vision testing can not be done, your healthcare provider may continue suggesting SABRIL, but will certainly not have the ability to expect any kind of vision loss. If vision tests are not done consistently, your doctor might stop suggesting SABRIL for you (or your youngster).