Do not take Gabitril if you are allergic to tiagabine or any other contents of Gabitril.
Tell your doctor about all other seizure medications you are taking; this is important as it will determine your dosage.
If you take this medication for partial seizures and do not have epilepsy, you may develop new seizures.
Before taking Gabitril, in order to determine the safety of this drug for your use, ensure you tell your doctor if you have confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy, a history of a seizure that did not stop (also called status epilepticus), liver disease, a history of abnormal brain wave test (EEG), or a history of depression, mood disorder, or suicidal thoughts or actions.
Taking seizure medications while pregnant is a tricky situation; sometimes seizure medications present possible risk to unborn babies however not getting treatment or stopping treatment suddenly can lead to serious seizures occurring affecting both the mother and baby. Speak with your doctor if you are pregnant and need seizure medications.
This medication can pass into breast milk and should be avoid while breast feeding as it can possibly harm your nursing infant.