Tiagabine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, trouble in thinking, trouble with motor skills, or vision problems Make sure you know how you react to this drug before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert, well-coordinated, or able to think or see well .
This drug will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants - medication that make you drowsy or less alert. Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or drug for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping drug; prescription pain drug or narcotics; barbiturates; other medication for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check with your family doctor or dentist before taking any of the above while you are taking tiagabine.
Do not stop taking tiagabine without first checking with your family doctor . Stopping the drug suddenly may cause your seizures to return or to occur more often. Your family doctor may want you to gradually reduce the amount you are taking before stopping completely.