side effects

Last reviewed 01/2018

Unwanted effects in reported in randomised placebo-controlled trials of tiagabine as add-on therapy include:

  • dizziness
  • tiredness
  • non-specific nervousness
  • less common side effects included diarrhoea, tremor, depression and emotional lability
  • rare side effects included confusion, speech impairment, drowsiness, weakness, psychosis, and leucopaenia

The summary of product characteristics should be consulted before prescribing this drug.

Reference:

  • Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (2000), 38 (6), 47-48.