Side Effects of Tiagabine: An Introduction
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with
tiagabine hydrochloride (
Gabitril®); however, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with tiagabine. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of tiagabine side effects with you.)
Common Side Effects of Tiagabine
Tiagabine has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials. In these studies, the side effects that occur in a group of people taking the drug are documented and are then compared to side effects that occur in another group of people not taking the medicine. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
In these studies, the most common side effects of tiagabine included:
- Dizziness -- in up to 31 percent of people
- Weakness -- up to 23 percent
- Shakiness (tremor) -- up to 21 percent
- Drowsiness -- up to 21 percent
- Accidental injury -- up to 21 percent
- Infections -- up to 19 percent
- Nervousness -- up to 14 percent
- Problems with concentration or attention -- up to 14 percent.
Other common side effects (occurring in 1 to 11 percent of people) included:
