Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking tiagabine as follows: Tiagabine use can result in episodes of confusion, hallucinations, dizziness, light-headedness, and sleep. Do not take tiagabine with alcohol or opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, as these products can add to the dizziness and confusion caused by tiagabine, and contribute to falls and accidents. A number of OTC cough medications and antihistamines, muscle relaxant medications, and antianxiety medications, can [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking tiagabine as follows: Tiagabine use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of tiagabine with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice when you are taking tiagabine. Grapefruit juice can inhibit the activity of enzymes metabolizing tiagabine, which results in [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Tiagabine as follows: Do not take tiagabine, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of tiagabine or any other medications used to control seizures and nerve pain, such as, Lyrica and Cymbalta. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of tiagabine. Tiagabine use in expectant mothers could harm the unborn baby and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Tiagabine as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Tiagabine use can result in episodes of confusion, hallucinations, dizziness, and light-headedness. Closely watching for the therapeutic response and developing side-effects allows appropriate changes in the dose of tiagabine, to help optimum control of your symptoms and can also contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Tiagabine as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Tiagabine use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response, such as, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered. Gastrointestinal side-effects Tiagabine [...]