Vigabatrin is a medication used for refractory epilepsy and infantile spasms, acting as a GABA transaminase inhibitor to increase GABA levels. You get Vigabatrin two ways: it’s either these 500 mg tablets or it comes in powders. Now, the normal dosing is from 1 to 3 grams a day, split up over the day.
The tablets come in bottles with 100 units each. These inhibitors, like Vigabatrin, work by keeping that busy so GABA builds up in your brain. And this is what helps it deal with those certain kinds of seizures.
When taken as prescribed, Vigabatrin is generally well tolerated, but it can cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and fatigue. Using it for a real long time could also mess with your thinking and your eyesight. That’s why it’s super important for you to keep check on how it’s working and any funky stuff it’s doing to you. And hey, it also comes with a form that can suit folks of various ages, plus, the dosing stuff is pretty easy, no?
