Vigabatrin is a medication used to treat really tough epilepsy and baby spasms. It works by keeping something called GABA transaminase in check. It does this by boosting levels of a brain chemical named GABA, which acts like a, or brake, for the brain.
You can get Vigabatrin in two types: as a 500 mg tablet and as a powder in a little packet. You might need to take between 1 and 3 grams a day, split up into a few doses. This stuff is mostly used for people who have certain types of seizures that don’t respond to other stuff.
The pills come in bottles with 100 in each, which is handy for people who need to take them over a long time. It’s a good idea to have a doctor or nurse looking over you when you’re taking this stuff, since it can have some side effects and you gotta manage your seizure issues the right way.
