SABRIL (vigabatrin) is a prescription medicine used with other therapies in grownups and children 2 years of age and older with refractory facility partial seizures (CPS) who have actually not reacted well enough to numerous other therapies and if the feasible advantages exceed the threat of vision loss.
One of the most usual adverse effects of SABRIL in children 3 to 16 years is weight gain. With extreme vision loss, you may only be able to see things directly in front of you (in some cases called tunnel vision"). You are at threat for vision loss with any type of quantity of SABRIL.
If you are pregnant or intend to obtain pregnant, tell your medical care service provider. If vision testing can not be done, your healthcare provider might proceed recommending SABRIL, but will not have the ability to watch for any type of vision loss. If vision tests are refrained routinely, your healthcare provider may quit suggesting SABRIL for you (or your youngster).